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Tom Wilkinson

Newcastle United boss nominated for Freedom of City after ending trophy drought

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe steered his team to victory over Liverpool on Sunday (Owen Humphreys/PA) - (PA Wire)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been nominated to receive the Freedom of the City after he masterminded the club winning its first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Karen Kilgour, the leader of Newcastle City Council, has put the wheels in motion to confer the city’s highest honour on Howe following the Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday.

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