Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has played down comparisons between himself and the late Sir Bobby Robson. Howe is preparing to lead the Magpies into a cup final for the first time next week, achieving a feat never managed under Sir Bobby during his five-year stint at St James' Park at the turn of the century.
Howe has only been on Tyneside for little over a year but his impressive work thus far has already put him in the same bracket as Robson and Kevin Keegan in the eyes of some supporters. However, when quizzed on that belief on Friday, Howe was quick to distance himself from such a lofty comparison.
"To hear that is incredibly pleasing and a proud thing to hear," the Newcastle boss told the media. "I'm never going to say I'm like Sir Bobby in any way. Thats not for me to say.
