Spurs 1-2 Newcastle as Eddie Howe praises special connection with supporters

Newcastle beat Spurs 2-1, and manager Eddie Howe said he felt a 'special connection' with the travelling supporters after the match.

Newcastle won 2-1 at Tottenham in a match that drew contrasting reactions from the two sets of supporters. After the game, Eddie Howe received loud applause from the travelling fans and was led in front of them by Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier to acknowledge the acclaim. A section of Spurs supporters targeted their own manager, Thomas Frank, with chants during the same night. A few days earlier Newcastle had been booed off at St James' Park after a 3-2 defeat to Brentford, prompting Howe to say he had been doing his job "not well enough" and to reflect on the situation. Key points: - Final score: Newcastle 2, Tottenham 1. - Howe described the crowd response as "a special connection" and said he was grateful it was still there. - Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier pushed Howe in front of the travelling support so he could take the acclaim. - A section of Spurs fans chanted "You're getting sacked in the morning" toward manager Thomas Frank during the match. - Howe had been booed after the 3-2 loss to Brentford and said he had done some soul-searching after a run of one win in eight games. Summary: Howe said his reaction after the match was genuine and that he needs to believe he is the right person for the job while seeking consistency from the players. The different crowd responses underlined varied moods around the clubs. Undetermined at this time.