Newcastle United midfielder Matt Ritchie has welcomed the expected appointment of new manager Eddie Howe.
Ritchie played for Howe at Bournemouth.
After their draw at Brighton, he said: "I am not sure if it confirmed yet or what is happening but for me my time with him was fantastic, I loved every minute. We have a young hungry group here and I am sure he can bring out the best in them if he is appointed.
"What he did at Bournemouth was nothing short of a miracle. I have all the praise in the world for him.
"We have some really talented players. It is just about getting the group confidence."