Watch what Bruno Guimaraes & Kieran Trippier did to Eddie Howe at Spurs - Newcastle United fans loved it
Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United: Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey scored to help Eddie Howe’s side claim a third away league win this season.
Eddie Howe punched the rainswept Tottenham Hotspur Stadium air in delight in front of the 3,000 travelling Newcastle United supporters as they chanted his name following a 2-1 victory.
It had been a difficult few days for Howe and his side after a 3-2 defeat against Brentford saw the Magpies boss questioning himself and his future at the club.
But football can change quickly and Tuesday’s trip to Spurs provided the perfect opportunity to bounce back. The Magpies took a deserved lead through Malick Thiaw at the end of the first half after Joe Willock had a goal narrowly ruled out by VAR for offside.
Archie Gray equalised midway through the second half before Newcastle went back in front four mintues later with Jacob Ramsey scoring his first goal for the club.
The Magpies were able to hold out for a much-needed three points as they moved up to 10th in the table and piled more pressure on Spurs and Thomas Frank.
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Bruno Guimaraes & Kieran Trippier gesture spotted as Eddie Howe reacts
After the match, as Newcastle’s group made their way to the travelling supporters, captain Bruno Guimaraes and vice-captain Kieran Trippier pushed Howe to the front.
The Magpies boss responded by punching the air and celebrating in a huge release of emotion and demonstration of unity after a difficult few days.
Reflecting on the moment, Howe said after the match: “It was the fact that I was pushed in front and had no choice really!
“It's not really my style, but I think in that moment, I think it was probably more in recognition for the fact that we haven't won away enough.
“Our supporters have travelled far and wide to watch us and we feel like letting them down on a few occasions.
“So, nice today that we get that moment to celebrate with them and not just me, but the players get a chance, some of the new players get a chance to experience the love from the fans. That was a special connection and I'm grateful it's still there.
“I just love the feeling of winning and I love the feeling of winning for the players, for my staff, for the supporters and of course for myself because ultimately we're working to win and if you're not achieving that, as I said in our last game, you feel like you're letting everybody down.
“So, that was a great feeling, it was a great moment for us because we need to use it, we need to harness it. All the spirit that we showed today, we need to harness it for our next game.”
Eddie Howe reflects on NUFC win
Howe went on to label the win at Spurs as one of his side’s ‘best’ performances of the season so far.
“Great response from the players, I have to pay tribute to them tonight,” Howe admitted. “I think they really did inspire each other and help each other. I thought it was one of our best performances of the season.
“Dominant display, showed our quality. We had players going down with cramp at the end and showing signs that we had maxed out on the pitch, that's all I ever ask. Very grateful to have the group of players that I have.
“I think they're terrific professionals and a great day for us.”