Eddie becomes Freeman of Hoults Yard

A Newcastle business village has granted Eddie Howe the title ‘Freeman of Hoults Yard’ following Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup victory. 

And Hoults Yard has also changed its name to ‘Howes Yard’ in the manager’s honour.

Charlie Hoult, managing director at HyHubs, which runs Hoults Yard, said: “As one Newcastle institution we wanted to recognise the fantastic success of another. 

“After 70 years of waiting for a trophy, the city wants to celebrate, and we want to party too.

“We’ve temporarily changed our name in recognition of Eddie and the team’s achievements, and we’ll remain Howes Yard until after the open-top parade at the weekend.

“We have more than a hundred companies based on the Yard and the majority of the 800+ people who work here are Newcastle daft, so our name change and conferring the honour of Freedom of the Yard on Eddie have gone down very well with our lovely tenants.

“Eddie won’t be able to graze his sheep at the Yard, but the honour of being a Yard Freeman means he can pop in anytime for a pint, a doughnut, a pizza, or a coffee and cake.

“And if he wants to bring a player or two, then that will be fine too.”

Howe has also been nominated for the title of Freeman of Newcastle, joining Newcastle footballing royalty including Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer and Jackie Milburn in receiving the city’s highest civic honour, with confirmation expected later this year.

Supporters are set to line the streets of Newcastle this Saturday (March 29) for the team’s victory parade, with the open-top bus leaving St James’ Park and heading towards the Town Moor for a free, ticketed event, where Eddie and his victorious squad will lead the celebrations.

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