Howe and Burn to receive further honours

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to be awarded the Freedom of Newcastle following his side’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final.

He is set to receive the highest civic honour the city can bestow, following in the footsteps of local legends Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer and Jackie Milburn.

Councillor Karen Kilgour, leader of Newcastle City Council, who nominated Howe, said: “What Eddie has achieved during his time at Newcastle United is nothing short of extraordinary, and I’m delighted to nominate him for Freedom of the City.

“Generations of supporters have never seen their beloved club lift a domestic trophy, and under his leadership, we all now have treasured memories of a truly unforgettable day.

“He will forever be a hero to our city.”

The honour is expected to be formally confirmed at a full council meeting later this year.

Meanwhile, Ashington-born and Blyth-raised Dan Burn, recently named North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year and whose towering header set Newcastle on course for victory, has been nominated for the Freedom of Northumberland.

Dan, who was named Player of the Match in the final and is currently with the England squad for the first time, was nominated by Councillor Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council, who added: “It’s a great victory for the region, and the fact a local lad from Blyth played such a crucial part in this journey is wonderful.

“I’m sure it’s a dream come true for Dan, who’s also had his first England call-up, and I believe this will inspire our young people to achieve their dreams.”

Northumberland National Park has also announced it has temporarily renamed Elsdon Burn Walk, near Elsdon, to ‘Big Dan Burn Walk’.

Tony Gates, chief executive at Northumberland National Park Authority, added: “In an unprecedented and temporary move, Northumberland National Park Authority wanted to honour Dan’s incredible contribution to sport and culture in the region.”t

The Magpies have issued a ‘save the date’ for their open-top bus parade through Newcastle on March 29.

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