Tindall: No timeframe for Howe's return to the dugout

'MOST IMPORTANT THING IS REST AND RECOVERY'

- By LEE RYDER Chief Newcastle writer

NEWCASTLE United are placing no exact timeframe for Eddie Howe to return to the dugout - with Jason Tindall prepared to remain in charge for the majority of the run-in if called upon.

For now the head coach remains in hospital and was only communicating with Tindall via text messages.

Tindall said that the standards set by Howe would be adhered to by himself and assistant coaches Stephen Purchess, Simon Weatherstone and ex-Luton boss Graeme Jones.