"I think a lot of people probably don't like the fact that Newcastle are challenging at the top end of the Premier League, they don't like the fact that Newcastle's going to the Champions League and they probably feel that they've got to take it out on someone and they take it out on me.

"But I take it with a pinch of salt, I've acquired thick pores and skin, I snort at loads of the issues that get stated and what will get despatched to me makes me snort. But I've additionally acquired to go with the Newcastle followers as a result of throughout that they have been unimaginable, they've proven me loads of love, and I thank them for that."

Howe was asked about Tindall earlier this month and also admitted he has spent time laughing at the posts. He said: "It's a humorous one. I've spent the final half-hour laughing with him about issues he is been despatched.

"It's crazy how social media can create these things. I’ve heard he gets called ‘Mad Dog’ and I’ve started calling him it too."

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