Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has praised Kieran Trippier after the defender was named North East Football Writers Player of the Year, revealing what a huge role he played both on and off the pitch last season.
The 33-year-old was in attendance at the annual event at Ramside Hall last night, but Howe sent a video message which was played to guests.
Howe hailed his performances in “every phase of play”, praising his ability to create, help us keep clean sheets, lead by example and be an “inspiration” to some of our younger players at the club.
Watch what he had to say below, with The Mail’s Craig Hope filming a clip of the boss’ pre-recorded message:
🏆 Eddie Howe’s tribute to our North East Football Writers Player of the Year, @trippier2 – very well deserved, one of the most important signings in NUFC’s history pic.twitter.com/ncRUba0yhW
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) March 3, 2024
“What a fantastic choice (The North East Football Writers) made in picking Kieran as your player of the season.
“Kieran last year was absolutely outstanding in every phase of the play, whether that was creating goals or helping us not concede.
“He also led the team incredibly well during different moments of the season and was always an inspiration off it to help be a role model to the younger players to help progress their careers.
“Congratulations to you Kieran, fully deserved in my opinion.”
