Newcastle United’s Joelinton is obviously a £40m striker to have played in Brazil, Austria and Germany but, as we stand, it could be argued that it’s the – with all due respect – fairly unfashionable outfit of League One Rochdale who define his career in black and white thus far.
Met with chants of ‘you’re not fit to wear the shirt’ for the kind of performance that saw him handed just a 2/10 by the Chronicle away at Spotland just under a fortnight ago, the Brazilian finally broke his duck against the same opposition last night. Indeed, it was his first goal since August and his first on Tyneside, with manager Steve Bruce somewhat hinting that he can take heart from teammate Miguel Almiron, who has recently hit form after a barren run.
While the 23-year-old has invoked the ire of a number of supporters this season at time, it must be said that one vocal supporter of the player has been the Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Over the last few weeks, he’s stuck by the South American, and it’s not hard to imagine he received flack for that, as you can see here.
So, though Joelinton’s goal is obviously the main story here, the reaction to Edwards’ tweet were always going to be noteworthy. After all, it’s fair to say the former Hoffenheim man has divided opinion thus far, so seeing how sections of the support reacted to a man to have backed him certainly seems interesting.
He’s done it, Big Jo has done it and I embarrassed myself by cheering. Runs to manager Steve Bruce for an embrace and is congratulated by every single one of his teammates. Huge credit to Tom Allan for the assist too
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) January 14, 2020
If you're not are happy for Joelinton we can't be friends. Not that you should try to make friends on Twitter, this place is strange, but come on, you've got to be happy for Big Jo. He was so chuffed as were all his teammates. Bruce delighted too. Big Jo, Big Jo, Big Jo!!! #nufc https://t.co/acyqmiql60
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) January 14, 2020
With that in mind, here’s a closer look at it.
Before the goal I was very happy at what I was seeing from joelinton i was seeing effort and commitment. The only bit of service he got all game and he scores. Over the moon for the lad. Hopefully will kick start his season.
— Dean Dodds (@DeanDodds2) January 14, 2020
Just shush
— Kris Pedersen (@NearlyAllThe7s) January 14, 2020
Have to admit it made me pretty emotional. Just like it did when Almiron scored.
— Sam (@snation85) January 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/1karenannwalker/status/1217212775438671875
Hopefully the start of many
— Paul marsh (@PjmMarsh) January 14, 2020
All strikers live off confidence, look what goals have done to Almiron so lets hope this will kick off a goal scoring run.
— michael forster (@foschops) January 14, 2020
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