Newcastle Boss Eddie Howe Shoved by Pitch Invader in Alarming Moment vs Leeds; Video

• Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was subjected to a scary moment during the game against Leeds
• This is after a pitch invader confronted the manager and ended up shoving him before security intervened
• The incident took place in stoppage time as the game ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw

A pitch invader decided it was a good idea to tempt fate by confronting Newcastle manager Eddie Howe at Elland Road on Saturday, May 13.

The Magpies, searching for a top four finish, came up against Leeds United in what proved to be an entertaining encounter.

Towards the end of the game, an irate fan somehow evaded stewards as he made his way to the dugout.

A video of the incident shared on social media shows the culprit angrily say something to Howe before shoving the manager.

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Stewards immediately intervened and hustled the chap off the stadium, with Newcastle assistant  Jason Tindall among those who chased the man away.

Speaking on the incident, Howe said he had never experienced anything like that before.

“So I was looking in the opposite direction and he ran on and shouted something at me that I won’t repeat.” He said as quoted on TalkSport.

“It was over in a flash but it was the last thing you expect in that moment and it’s alarming for football really because we can’t have that.

“The safety of everyone, coaching staff, players, is of paramount importance.”

How the game went

As far as the game went, it was a thriller as Leeds came from behind to earn a hard point against a top side, as per The Guardian.

Leeds took the lead through Luke Ayling’s early goal, before Newcastle found the equalizer through Callum Wison, who restored parity after Patrick Bamford missed the chance to put his side 2-0 up from the penalty spot.

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Wilson put Newcastle ahead from the penalty spot for a second time, but Leeds showed some spirit, and it paid off after Rasmus Kristensen's shot deflected in off Kieran Trippier's head for 2-2.