"I've got no problem": Eddie Howe says he has 'no issue' with Newcastle United man

Eddie Howe has stated that he doesn't have any 'issues' with Jonjo Shelvey after the latter apologised to fans after helping to beat Brighton. On Saturday, Newcastle United have taken advantage over Albion with a score of 2-1, where Shelvey wore the captain’s armband at St James’ Park. The 30-year-old then took to Twitter to apologize the fans for not being as good as they probably expected. And speaking on Northern Echo, the Magpies boss revealed that he doesn't have an issue with him apologising, but would prefer if he had kept it inside the club.

“I’ve got no problem with him expressing that in a good way,” Howe said.  

“Jonjo sets very high standards for himself, and I think he’s maybe been a little harsh on himself. I don’t have an issue with him. It probably wasn’t the game he wanted it to be and we wanted it to be.

 

“The result was, but [not] the actual manner of the performance. We probably didn’t see the best of Jonjo on the ball, which is probably his hallmark and best asset, which is probably where he was going with it.

 

"I like the accountability and responsibility. It shows the leadership of Jonjo.

 

"My own personal opinion is you’re probably better off keeping it internal. But if you feel the need to express that, then I’m not in a position to stop that and I wouldn’t want to stop that.”

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