Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall hits back at haters after successful season

Jason Tindall has made a strong statement against haters Newcastle United after the club were awarded Champions League football.

The Magpies needed just one point against Leicester to confirm their place in next season’s competition, which they achieved with a 0-0 draw against the Foxes.

It has since prompted Tindall to lash out at him and the club’s critics, having been awarded Champions League football for the first time in 20 years.

Eddie Howe’s longtime assistant, previously went viral on social media earlier this month for being the ‘centre of attention’ at Newcastle.

After the Magpies secured a top four spot, it gave Tindall the opportunity to comment on his newfound fame.

“Enemies love to hate, but it just makes me laugh. It’s a compliment to Newcastle – they’re a rival that a lot of other clubs don’t want,” Tindall said.

“I have thick enough skin now to not take anything personally.

“A lot of people love to hate, and there’s a lot of jealousy there. A lot of people don’t like Newcastle challenging at the top.

“Whether this goes on for a long time, whether the stick does or not, who knows, but there’s been a lot of love from Newcastle fans.”

Tindall first linked up with Howe during their time at Bournemouth, first coming into contact with him in 1998.

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The 45-year-old is known as ‘mad dog’ on Tyneside and became an instant hit at St James’ Park.

“It made me laugh when I found out about the nickname ‘Mad Dog’,” he added.

Tindall is one of several managers drafted into Newcastle from the Cherries, with Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone also arriving.

After the victory over Leicester, Howe paid tribute to his staff.

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“I think you’re only as good as your team, whether it’s a team of players or a team of staff,” he told NUFC TV.

“I’m very, very lucky to have very, very good people. We have been together for most of my managerial career.

“It’s very special to share this moment with them, because we know where we come from, the struggles we had. It was not all easy. It was very difficult.

“You just hope, little by little, you improve, you improve what you offer players, your experiences and hopefully put it to good use.”