Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle United’s woeful cup record can be used as an inspiration to create history - and not a burden.
The Geordies have not won a trophy since the Fairs’ Cup on June 11, 1969. When Howe was told 39 days after Bob Moncur’s triumph, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon (July 20), he laughed and said: “That is a nice way of putting it!” And Newcastle ’s last domestic success was in 1955 in the FA Cup.
Howe is expected to rest Callum Wilson who’s had a cold, and juggle his squad for the visit of Crystal Palace, but says he’s picking a team to win. Howe said: “My dream is to win something with Newcastle and that has not changed. I don't know if 'burden' is the right word.
