Howe acknowledged that the team looked a bit tired after traveling to Scotland the previous day, but he saw this as a valuable experience for the players. He also recognized that Celtic were a more fit and sharp team, but he is confident that Newcastle will improve with time.

The manager emphasized that the team's preseason tour is designed to be challenging, and he believes that the players are benefiting from the demanding schedule. He is optimistic about the team's future prospects and believes that they will learn from their experiences in the friendly matches.