Tindall (reluctantly) spent six months attempting to go it alone at Bournemouth, but aside from his brief spell as part of Paul Heckingbottom’s staff at Sheffield United, he had never been without Howe for any of their previous 710 matches as a duo.

Eddie Howe left Jason Tindall to his own accord during leave - The 47-year-old was hospitalised a fortnight ago and was absent from Newcastle’s last three matches.

Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall will miss the team's trip to Brighton next week after picking up his third yellow card of the season and coach Eddie Howe has admitted he didn't understand wh