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Kieran Trippier has been the “catalyst” for Newcastle United since he arrived last year., former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie has been hugely impressed by the personnel Eddie Howe has brought into his side.
The 33-year-old joined the Magpies in January last year shortly after the completion of their takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Since then, the England international has taken on the captaincy at St James Park and cemented himself as the number one right-back. The defender offered up a hattrick of assists in Sunday’s 8-0 win over Sheffield United and the Toon boss was full of praise for him., Howe insisted Trippier has been a hugely important member of his side on the pitch with his “brilliant” set piece deliveries but also his leadership skills off the pitich.McAvennie insisted Trippier was one of the game changing signings for this new look Newcastle side.
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