Newcastle United's manager, Eddie Howe, was absent from the pre-Luton Town press conference due to illness. Assistant manager Jason Tindall stood in for him and provided an injury update, including Alexander Isak's chance of playing despite a groin injury. Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, and Joe Willock also have late fitness tests. Tindall has been vocal about his role as Howe's assistant and his touchline antics. The team faces Luton Town, aiming to improve their recent form and avenge a previous defeat.
⚫️⚪️Can Anthony Gordon lead the line for Newcastle if Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson aren't fit? #NUFC
Not exactly gale-force but it's pretty windy on Tyneside today. Lovely sunshine but a biting breeze. #NUFC's recent away form has been encouraging, but they need to get back to winning ways at St James' against Luton Town, who beat them on Dec 23. #WaughWeatherReport #NEWLUT https://t.co/v2pf83zob9
⚫️⚪️🗣️"I'd be amazed if he plays" (John Anderson) Newcastle Assistant Head Coach Jason Tindall says Alexander Isak "has a chance" of facing Luton despite coming off with a groin issue in midweek. #NUFC
⚫️⚪️ Newcastle United Goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka has been talking to @raisbeck10 ahead of today's game against Luton Town. #NUFC
⚫️⚪️ Newcastle United Assistant Head Coach Jason Tindall has been talking to @raisbeck10 ahead of today's game against Luton Town. #NUFC
Jason Tindall has said he won’t change his behaviour on the touchline for Newcastle even if it continues to infuriate opposition managers ⬇️ Tap below | ✍️ @mhardysport https://t.co/aD9QsLTsP2
"I'm just me" 🥺 Jason Tindall has spoken about unintentionally winding up opposition managers #NUFC
"It's nice to see you, but where is Eddie Howe?" 😭 #NUFC @Raisbeck10
Newcastle United's Jason Tindall makes no apology for ‘Mad Dog’ antics as he fills in for Eddie Howe https://t.co/GSQhwpsh8z
Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall says there is a question mark on the availability of Barnes, Wilson and Willock ahead of tomorrow's game with Luton ⬇️ https://t.co/SgCtIHEdko
The headlines from Tindall pre-Luton: 🖤 Injury updates 🤍 Transfer window 🖤 Being Eddie's assistant 🤍 Wins at Villa and Fulham 🖤 Difficult Luton deserve credit #NUFC @Raisbeck10
Mad Dog Jason Tindall has spoken to @Raisbeck10 ahead of Newcastle v Luton #NUFC https://t.co/ID8CDeys4y
As Jason Tindall steps in for a sickly Eddie Howe at today’s #NUFC press conference, here’s a reminder about why there’s more to ‘Mad Dog’ than touchline antics. Long read for @TheAthleticFC on the most-visible assistant coach in the Premier League: https://t.co/hDa8gwh2d1
Jason Tindall stood in for the under-the-weather Eddie Howe - & a positive injury update. Alexander Isak has a "chance" of being involved vs Luton, despite groin injury. Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes & Joe Willock also have late #NUFC fitness tests: https://t.co/HMQ7q93oiy
No Eddie Howe at the pre-Luton Town press conference this morning due to "illness". Jason Tindall, his assistant, is facing the media in the next hour instead. Expectation is Howe will still be in the dugout tomorrow & is working today. #NUFC