Eddie Howe has explained why Shay Given was spotted back in Newcastle United training gear this week.
The goalkeeper left United in 2009 to join Manchester City during the ill-fated Mike Ashley era, but has been a regular back at St James' Park under new ownership. Howe invited Given to share his vast experiences with the Magpies and take part in training last week in the build-up to the Arsenal game.
Howe was keen to get Given to chat to the current squad about his 12 years at Newcastle. The head coach said: "There's certain things we do every day to try to get the players together, having Shay Given in was a brilliant thing this week because of the history with the club.
