‘It was personal’ – Eddie Howe was confronted by Leeds fan in shocking scenes

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Newcastle travel to Elland Road this weekend to face Leeds, and Eddie Howe will be hoping for a very different experience.The last time the Toon played Leeds was during the 2022/23 season, and it ended in a 2-2 draw and a very uncomfortable afternoon for the Magpies boss.Howe was left stunned when a Leeds fan got on the pitchWith the game coming to an end, Howe was standing on the touchline when a Leeds fan somehow got through security to confront him.The Newcastle boss looked shocked as the supporter put hands on him and shouted in his face, before the Toon coaching staff quickly intervened.Security and stewards were then on the scene to escort the supporter off the pitch.Howe was left baffled by the situation and spoke about it afterwards.Speaking at his post-match press conference, he said: “I can’t repeat what he said but it makes you think ‘what if’. It was personal to me.“We need to be mindful of security. Nobody should have to feel their personal safety is violated when trying to entertain the country. “I didn’t have time to be fearful, it was over in a flash. But it made me think about things after.”Speaking to TNT, he added: “It was a real surprise, I was concentrating on the game. It’s the last thing you expect to happen.”The incident occurred at the end of a fiery Premier League encounter.With Leeds trying to preserve their top-flight status and Newcastle going for the Champions League, the two teams played out a thriller that included a red card and three penalties.Howe was left shaken up at the end of the gameGettyLuke Ayling opened the scoring for Leeds inside ten minutes when Nick Pope saved a Rodrygo header and parried it in his direction.The hosts were then awarded a penalty for a foul by Joelinton on Junior Firpo.Patrick Bamford stepped up from the spot and saw Pope save his spot kick before gathering the rebound.It proved to be a turning point in the game as Alexander Isak was then wiped out in the box by Maximilian Wober.Callum Wilson stepped up and showed Bamford how it is done as he slotted a penalty into the bottom corner to leave it at 1-1 at half time.The Magpies were awarded another penalty early in the second half after handball from Firpo.Wilson bagged twice at Elland Road for NewcastleGettyWilson stepped up again and rifled his spot kick into the roof of the net.But Sam Allardyce‘s side scored a late equaliser through Rasmus Kristensen as he slammed home a loose ball in the box.There was still time for more drama as well as Firpo was sent off for denying Anthony Gordon a clear-cut goalscoring opportunity before Howe was then confronted.Leeds went on to be relegated from the Premier League, while Newcastle finished fourth to seal a spot in the Champions League.What to expect this time?Well, several players who were involved in that most recent game have since moved on.Wilson has joined West Ham United, while Bamford has been released by Leeds.It didn’t end well for Allardyce at LeedsGettyHowe is also likely to be without Isak, with the striker yet to play a single minute this season after informing the club he would like to leave this summer.Liverpool have had one £110million bid rejected for the forward and are yet to return with another offer.However, until the transfer window is closed, he is unlikely to play for Newcastle again.Newcastle also going to be without Joelinton who suffered a groin injury against Liverpool.But Sandro Tonali could be available despite also limping off.Meanwhile, Allardyce is long gone at Leeds, with Daniel Farke now in charge.But they are without of their best players in Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka.