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‘I Didn't Think You Were That Good’ - Reporter Disrespects Joelinton With Statement After The Game
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Joelinton put in a man-of-the-match display in Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Manchester United tonight, and did the obligatory post-match interview with Sky Sports.
:speaking_head: "I try to give everything for the team."
Joelinton on adapting to life in his new role at Newcastle United which earned him a MOTM performance pic.twitter.com/Am0D2GZGyZ
- Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 27, 2021
Reporter Patrick Davidson went against the grain in kicking off his interview and said: "Joelinton, can I be completely honest? I didn't realise you were that good!"
It's fair to say that his attempt at humour didn't go down well on Twitter, with many fans slamming the question as being very disrespectful towards the Brazilian.
That's a disgraceful opening question that mind.
The disrespect to Big Joe. #NUFC #NEWMUN https://t.co/hoKmjSvwYM
- Dominic Scurr (@DomScurr) December 27, 2021
Who on earth opens an interview like that? Ehhhh https://t.co/85uJWbnjBK
- Marly (@marlysmittas) December 27, 2021
This is absolutely abysmal questioning. Fair play to Joelinton for showing a bit of class and not reacting. Awful #NUFC https://t.co/ezFiMVyEee
- Mark Carruthers (@MarkCarruthers_) December 27, 2021
The man himself took it all in his stride though, and Newcastle will need plenty more performances like that in their bid to beat relegation this season.
While the post-match question was disrespectful, he earned plenty of praise from teammate Sean Longstaff, who praised the midfielder's attitude.
:speaking_head: "The disrespect he gets is a disgrace, to be honest."
Sean Longstaff defends his teammate Joelinton as he feels the player has been unfairly criticised :clap: pic.twitter.com/JcGwJjWxgd
- Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 27, 2021
The result means Eddie Howe's men have amassed just 11 points from 19 games this season and have only recorded one win so far.
They are two points adrift of Watford in 17th, but have played two games more than the Hornets, in their quest for Premier League survival.
For Man United, their hopes of securing Champions League football took a hit, and they are now seven points adrift of Arsenal, but do have two games in hand over the Gunners.
Topics: Premier League, Newcastle United
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