By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has thanked fans for their “warm wishes” after the club announced on Monday that he is suffering from pneumonia.
Howe, who was admitted to hospital last week, missed Newcastle’s 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.
“Newcastle United can announce that Eddie Howe is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia,” the club said in a statement.
“The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery. Get well soon, gaffer.”
After his illness was revealed on Monday, Howe issued a message via Newcastle’s club website.
“A huge thank you to everyone connected with Newcastle United and the wider football community for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a lot to me and my family,” Howe said in a statement.
“I also want to pay tribute to our incredible NHS and the hospital staff who have treated me.
“I’m immensely grateful for the specialist care I’m receiving and, after a period of recovery, I look forward to being back as soon as possible.”
Tindall and fellow coach Graeme Jones will lead Newcastle for their Premier League matches against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa on 16 and 19 April respectively.
The club said “further updates” concerning Howe’s situation would be “communicated in due course”.
“The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery,” the statement added.
Last month, Howe guided Newcastle to their first domestic trophy for 70 years with a deserved Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool at Wembley.
Newcastle are currently fourth in the Premier League table.
Amersham-born Howe has been in charge of the Magpies since November 2021, when he succeeded Steve Bruce as the club’s head coach.
Newcastle have finished 11th, fourth and seventh in the past three seasons.
Howe has taken charge of 165 matches in all competitions for Newcastle, winning 84, drawing 36 and losing 45 of them.