Eddie Howe spoke of having dreams about winning a cup with Newcastle United on Monday morning but admitted that his players must first focus on what will be a stiff test at Prenton Park.
When asked his views on Micky Mellon the Toon boss could not have offered higher praise for the 50-year-old from Paisley. In fact, Howe said he treated the former Bristol City and Blackpool midfield dynamo no differently to the mighty Pep Guardiola no less.
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