The fan at the centre of a pitchside row with Kieran Trippier after Newcastle’s 2-0 loss to Bournemouth has apologised for his actions and insisted it was in the “heat of the moment.”
Toon fans packed out the away end at the Vitality Stadium, making the staggering six-hour journey from one end of the country to the other to support Eddie Howe’s side.
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But Newcastle turned in a limp display as they struggled to find any rhythm against a Bournemouth side who were well up for the contest.
As the players walked over to the away section to thank them for travelling, one angry fan drew a reaction from Trippier.
Although it is difficult to make out exactly what the fan said, Trippier responded: “So the lads are not giving everything?”
The England international also pointed to the club’s mounting casualty ward and said: “How many injuries have we got?”
However, the fan took to X to apologise for venting his frustrations at Trippier.
“It was me, I travelled all day and was very frustrated about the performance,” the fan wrote, per The Telegraph.
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“I regret having a go at them because I know what all these players have done for the club.
“Everyone’s done stupid things. I hold my hands up and admit I shouldn’t have had a go at them that much but was just heat of the moment.
“Should never have went on like that but was just annoyed. Hold my hand up and apologise.”
The loss against Bournemouth brought an end to Newcastle’s seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League as the international break can’t come sooner for Howe.
The Magpies have 10 players out injured, including the likes of Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson and Sven Botman while star midfielder Sandro Tonali is sidelined until next August due to a betting ban.
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