‘Really happy with the skilled job’printed at 22:35 GMT
FT: Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag (9-3 agg)
Image supply, Getty ImagesNewcastle boss Eddie Howe, chatting with Amazon Prime: “I thought at 2-0 we probably came off the pedal. We didn’t intend to do that but it was sort of the natural reaction. In the second half the game became end-to-end which, for us, was a real shame. For one, we extended too much energy and it meant we didn’t put pressure on their goal, so we’re disappointed with that 45 minutes.”
On Nick Woltemade’s efficiency: “I think the main thing we’ve been saying to him is stay between the lines. Certainly don’t come away from their midfield line to still be a goal threat because he’s 6’7, he should still be a target from crosses. There were a few balls there that on another day he could’ve got on the end of because we want him to score goals. That’s part of the reason we brought him here.
“I feel there have been moments for him however I feel that was the least impression he is had in that place for us.”
On whether he wants Barcelona or Chelsea: “Genuinely I have never given it a seconds thought. I do know these groups have been there for us. The essential factor was to get by way of and actually happy with the skilled job we have finished. I feel in case you take a look at the score over the 2 legs it has been implausible from the gamers despite the fact that at the moment appears like a little bit of a hole win for us. We had actually loved the sport in opposition to Barcelona, we had a superb recreation in opposition to Chelsea right here as nicely, we did not win both, so I hope that is a superb omen for us.”
On the fan banner dedicated for him before the game: “Amazing. Big thanks to everybody that considered that concept. It’s a lot appreciated the love that the supporters give me and the team. It means the whole lot.”
