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 United boss Eddie Howe is continuing his recovery from pneumonia away from the football club with Jason Tindall fully prepared to take charge until his touchline partner is '100%' ready to return to action.