Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted he is "devastated" to see Jonjo Shelvey leave the club.
Shelvey completed a deadline day switch to Nottingham Forest last night but returned to his old stomping ground to say his final goodbyes. Newcastle were in Carabao Cup action at St. James' Park as they defeated Southampton 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate to progress to the final later this month.
The former Liverpool midfielder spent seven years on Tyneside and played a big role both on and off the pitch in Newcastle's resurgence over the last 12 months, despite an injury ravaged campaign. Shelvey was in the stands watching the game and played a part in some of the post-match celebrations, delivering a speech to his former teammates, which defender Fabian Schar was proud to witness.
