Eddie Howe has been nominated for the Freedom of the City of Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Leader of Newcastle City Council putting the wheels in motion for the award. Newcastle City Council leader Karen Kilgour has submitted the nomination for the city’s highest honour.

Newcastle United have confirmed that plans are in place to award Eddie Howe the Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Eddie Howe will be awarded the freedom of the city following Newcastle United's historic Carabao Cup win. The manager led Newcastle to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, securing the club's first piece of major silverware since 1969.