Eddie Howe feels that Anthony Gordon will get the perfect start to his Newcastle United career - by taking on a watching brief from the stands for the League Cup semi-finals against Southampton.
The incoming £45million man is cup-tied after playing for Everton in the 4-1 loss at AFC Bournemouth last year and can't face the Saints. It means his debut will come against West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday night.
Howe said: "It will be a really useful experience for him tomorrow to sample the atmosphere. "It's totally different when you're watching from the stands than it is to playing and feeling it on the pitch, but it will give him an idea of what's in store for him.
