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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe wants to add a set-piece specialist to his backroom staff

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe wants to add a set-piece specialist to his backroom staff.

Assistant manager Jason Tindall is currently in charge of set pieces at the St James’ Park club, but Howe wants to recruit a set-piece coach.

Only six Premier League clubs scored more from dead-ball scenarios than Newcastle this season, and only three teams conceded fewer from set-pieces than the eight goals they shipped.

Interested candidates, who must possess a UEFA A licence and have significant experience in set-play coaching, have until June 16 to apply.

Newcastle will not be short of applicants and will take their time before selecting the best candidate for the job.

They won the Carabao Cup and secured a place in the Champions League next season after finishing fifth in the Premier League.

They are set to lose their sporting director, Paul Mitchell, at the end of this month, but this will not affect them in the summer transfer window.

They want to bolster their squad depth by signing a right-sided forward, a centre-back, a goalkeeper, a striker and a central midfield player.

Howe is also keen to ensure the off-field set up is fit for purpose as Newcastle strive to build on a productive season.

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