The silence in St. James' Park was exhausting. Newcastle United had just suffered a terrible 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup fifth round, and supporters and players were visibly frustrated. The Magpies had fought hard and appeared to have won in stoppage time before VAR intervened cruelly.
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Among the letdowns, though, one player stood up and took accountability—Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder went on social media asking supporters to target their annoyance at him rather than Anthony Gordon (Via The Shields Gazette), his teammate who had been sent off late in the game.
"Moments like this are when we need to stick together the most. I know that when eliminations like this happen, it’s hard to accept, and we always look for someone to blame"
"If you need to find one, you can blame me. We have two weeks before one of the most important games for the club in recent years, and we must be ready for this great opportunity"
Guimaraes has been facing criticism for his performances, with several fans claiming that he has not been the same since becoming captain of the team. Furthermore, teammate Anthony Gordon was shown a red card during the FA Cup match, which will affect his availability for the Carabao Cup final. Guimaraes, although not specifically mentioning Gordon's name, highlighted the significance of working together and cooperation in times of difficulty
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Newcastle United has to concentrate on their remaining goals for the season after the FA Cup dream was smashed. Passionate supporters of Newcastle United have been vocal regarding the team's FA Cup exit. While some supporters have expressed shock, others applauded the players for their effort and dedication.
Messages of support for Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon have been flying on social media as many supporters urge the team to remain united and concentrate on the challenges ahead.