In a historic moment for Newcastle United, Eddie Howe has earned acclaim as “the real deal” following the team’s first major domestic trophy in 70 years. The Carabao Cup final, held at Wembley, saw Dan Burn, a dedicated Newcastle fan, score with a towering header just before halftime, followed by a stunning finish from Alexander Isak, leading to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.
This win marks Howe’s first major trophy as a manager, making him the first homegrown manager to secure one of English football’s major titles in nearly 17 years. Howe’s success comes as he has transformed Newcastle into a formidable physical team and guided them from relegation threats to Champions League qualification.
Reflecting on the significant achievement, Howe expressed, “We wanted to do the football club proud today. It’s emotional, very emotional. We were desperate to win the trophy after so many years of hurt. It had a different feel, and we prepared well.” The sentiment resonates deeply as Howe becomes the first Newcastle manager to win a major trophy since Joe Harvey in 1969.
Dan Burn, the local hero who opened the scoring, reveled in the victory, stating, “I’ve had worse weeks! I feel like I am dreaming.” The defender’s header captivated the moment for Newcastle, reinforcing their long-awaited triumph.
Amidst the celebrations, midfielder Bruno Guimaraes shared his joy, stating, “It is one of the best days of my life. We can now say we are the champions again!” Guimaraes emphasized the importance of the victory for fans who had long awaited such success from their club.
