Eddie Howe: This may be the best performance of Walter Mad, it s really not easy for him

Eddie Howe was interviewed by the media after Newcastle's victory over Nottingham Forest and praised Walter Mad's performance.

Eddie Howe said: "We signed him with a high expectation from him because we believed in him and believed he could complete the transition from other leagues to the Premier League. But that said, it was still very difficult, without training, he went straight to the game, he barely knew the name of his teammates, and then you immediately got judged whether it was a success or a failure, which was very difficult."

"He left a very positive impression on the staff and the players on the training ground, and then he played a role on the court, so I think under the huge pressure, he did a very, very good job. I think it was arguably his best game, the first half wasn't special, but in the second half, I think he was full of action, he showed up where he needed to appear, he got a chance to score, and of course he scored a penalty, so I'm really happy for him."

"It was a tense moment for me because I just wanted to see the net tremble, I just wanted to see him score, I really didn't care how the ball got in."

"Obviously, some ways are better than others, and that goal is very good, as long as he can score in those moments, that's the most important thing. Honestly, I'm just glad he got the chance in the game and was involved in that stage of the offense. It sounds easy, but the shooter missed the chance. You just have to believe that if they keep getting a lot of opportunities, they'll score a lot of goals."

"I like his attitude that he took the initiative to ask for a penalty in that way, it's not just 'I'll punish', but 'I want to punish because I believe I can score and change the situation for the team'. He is very team-oriented, he doesn't just think about himself, it's also a great quality."