Eddie Howe calls for security to be stepped up after attack by Leeds fan

13-May-2023 16:04:54 | The Guardian

Supporter shoves Newcastle manager in chest during 2-2 draw
‘Events like this make you analyse how we can improve safety’

Leeds face a Football Association investigation after a home supporter clambered over a fence and confronted Eddie Howe in the technical area at Elland Road on Saturday.

Newcastle’s manager has called for safety surrounding coaching staff and players to be stepped up after he was shoved in the chest by the fan towards the end of his team’s 2-2 draw with Leeds. A lifetime ban for the supporter has been announced by Leeds.