Just over an hour after Tottenham's Premier League clash vs Chelsea comes to an end on Sunday, a former Spurs man will lead his new side out at Wembley. Raising plenty of eyebrows last January after departing Atletico Madrid for a Premier League relegation scrap with Newcastle United, Kieran Trippier's move to the north east for a bargain fee of £12million has well and truly paid off.
Playing his part in Newcastle's upturn in form shortly after his move to St James' Park as he contributed with crucial goals against Everton and Aston Villa, Eddie Howe's side comfortably stayed up and were only three points off a top-half finish. It was some achievement considering the position they were in at the start of December having only won their first league game of the season at the 15th attempt.
Newcastle have gone from strength to strength ever since Howe and Trippier stepped in through the door, with the right-back leading by example while wearing the captain's armband. His influence has been huge both off and on the pitch and standards have risen considerably since.
