Important Gordon 'feels the love' from supporters

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  • Author, Simon Stone
  • Role, Chief football news reporter

Eddie Howe was thankful to the Newcastle fans today - for the flags they made in Anthony Gordon鈥檚 honour.

When the teams emerged at St James鈥 Park a huge number 10 shirt was unfurled opposite the players鈥 tunnel. In the Gallowgate End more tributes for the former Everton man were unveiled.

It was not entirely clear whether they were supposed to go with a contract announcement which, as it turns out, is not quite ready.

However, Howe appreciated the sentiment and said it was important Gordon 鈥榝elt the love鈥 from Newcastle鈥檚 supporters in a way he personally was unable to express.

It hinted that some cajoling has been going on behind the scenes after a disappointing start to the season, for the forward and his club.

Gordon responded with his best performance of the season, propelling Newcastle to their best result.

The key now is to keep it going.