Newcastle boss Howe ‘been through a range of emotions’ with illness

NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel “100 percent” after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia.

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Howe went into hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days, and missed his side’s Premier League fixtures against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.

The 47-year-old, who led Newcastle to their first major trophy in 56 years earlier this season, is not completely recovered, but was keen to get back to work with the League Cup winners.

“I'm okay. I’m not 100 percent in my body, but I’d like to think I’m very close to 100 percent in my mind, which is the most important thing,” Howe told reporters on Friday.

“I tried to take a positive from every experience. I think that’s really important to try and do that, but this has been a real challenge because your health, you take for granted.