What next for Kieran Trippier?

"Although he did not feature in Newcastle United's 3-1 win against Brighton, the unused substitute certainly played his part at St James' Park. It was Trippier who repeatedly barked words of encouragement and passed on instructions to team-mates while prowling the touchline. Channelling his inner Jason Tindall, he even attempted to get in the ear of Pascal Gross at one point before the Brighton midfielder took a corner kick."

"Trippier still believes he has plenty to give as a player, but he has his sights set on becoming a coach when he eventually retires. The 35-year-old Trippier did not look like a player who has an eye elsewhere as he enters the final weeks of his Newcastle career. Trippier is understood to have an open mind about his next move, whether that is staying in England or playing abroad, and his three children will be a major consideration in his plans."

"Trippier admitted it will be "emotional" to leave Newcastle at the end of his contract, after spending longer at the club than anywhere else in his senior career. He is determined to end his four-and-a-half-year spell on a high, and could even come back into the side for a final run following injuries to Lewis Miley and Tino Livramento. There is likely to be a familiar look to the team which lines up against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, as a result."

"Nick Pope, Trippier, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy could start. They all featured when Newcastle ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the EFL Cup last season. It was Trippier who set up Burn's opener in the 2-1 win against Liverpool in the final, before he went on to l"

Kieran Trippier believes he still has value as a player and is focused on finishing the season with Newcastle. Even when not featuring in a match, he provided leadership from the touchline by encouraging teammates and giving instructions. He has an open mind about his next move, including staying in England or playing abroad, and his three children will influence his plans. He expects leaving Newcastle to be emotional after a longer spell than at any other senior club. He wants to end his contract on a high and could return to the side if injuries create opportunities. A likely lineup includes Pope, Trippier, Burn, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali, Willock, and Murphy, with Trippier having contributed to major success including the EFL Cup win.

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