Newcastle United’s ownership had a “pivotal point” that led to a surge under Eddie Howe.
Since moving from Atletico Madrid to Newcastle United in January 2021, Kieran Trippier has continuously demonstrated that he is one of the greatest players in the Premier League.
A ‘pivotal step’ in Newcastle United’s turnaround was the decision to make Kieran Trippier the first signing after the takeover. Paul Robinson, a former England goalkeeper, shared Eddie Howe’s opinion that Trippier is one of the top full-backs in the world right now.
In Saturday’s convincing home win over Crystal Palace for the Magpies, the former Atletico Madrid and Tottenham star once again excelled. After four minutes, Trippier set up Jacob Murphy for the game’s first goal. He also frequently linked well with the winger and Sean Longstaff down the right flank.
The 33-year-old has been a staple in Howe’s team since his £12 million arrival in January 2021. He started at left-back for England in their win over Italy in a Euro 2024 qualifying match at Wembley. When asked if he agreed with Howe’s assessment of the seasoned defender, Robinson said that he thought it had been the ‘spark’ for United’s comeback during the previous two years.
“Some statement isn’t in the current game, but you look around and you look at his versatility, the ability he has to play right back and left back,” he said on the Football Daily podcast. You can see how long he has been playing, how far he has gone in England’s competitions, how highly Gareth Southgate ranks him, and that he has played in La Liga while in Spain.
“I just think that given his leadership abilities, and I believe that is something to which Howe is also referencing, I put him down as possibly the turning point in this Newcastle takeover. If you will, he was the signing that set off the subsequent signings.
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