Joelinton

[Mattoon]

[Sempiternal]

Gone into my top 1 midfield performances after the Tiote one against Man U in the 3-0. Which was immense 

[Weezertron]

When he's on one, he's an unbelievable player. 

[PauloGeordio]

 

[gbandit]

What a two minute reel that is, the challenges on Quansah and Diaz, exceptional 

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

Just noticed him in the celebrations singing along to Home Newcastle with a scarf above his head. 

 

I want a Joelinton highlights reel of that performance and I want it now. What a man.

[Geordie Ahmed]

I still can't get over his transformation, it's been utterly insane

 

It was already complete well before this game but this was the cherry on top, he's cemented club legend status with that performance (as have a few others)

[Ronson333]

https://sportwitness.co.uk/lets-not-stop-here-joelinton-still-struggling-for-words-tells-brazilians-why-newcastle-fans-so-special/#google_vignette
 

 

Joelinton certainly sees the victory as a springboard for success, insisting he and his teammates won’t stop with this one.

“I have no words to describe that everything is going is through in my head at this moment. It’s a whirlwind of feelings, emotions, things I can’t explain. A gigantic title, which will be scored in Newcastle history,” he said.

“I came to the club in 2019, thinking precisely of moments like this. We have a huge project at the club, with a winning ambition, and gradually we are going in that direction. We arrived in the Champions League recently, two seasons ago we were runners-up of the League Cup, and now we have reached this title.”

The success is certainly a special moment for Joelinton, whose time in the North East has not been an easy one to say the least.

He initially struggled when arriving at the club as a striker and was written off completely before the arrival of Howe, who moved him into a midfield role instead.

The Brazilian has flourished since then and is very much a key player for the Magpies and is now a firm fan favourite, something he is grateful for.

“I just have to thank all that affection this crowd has for me since I arrived,” he added.

“I try every game to match this on the field, with a lot of desire and delivery. This is the moment of Newcastle and the whole city. Let’s not stop here. That was a first achievement. We will follow in this footprint ambitious to mark our name in the history of the club.”

[NotMike]

Was Kante for 100 minutes. An utter superhuman.

[Doctor Zaius]

Didn't realise he was back in the Brazil squad. Well deserved 

[Skjaere9]

Really poor for Brazil today I thought… at fault for the goal they conceded after dawdling on the ball just outside the box, and generally just looked very sluggish.

Not sure if hungover, literally or figuratively, from Sunday? Or maybe just a bit at sea in Brazil’s tactical setup (they had him playing centrally in a double pivot which I don’t think we’ve ever seen for NUFC)?

 

Feel bad for him though, I’m sure he’ll be catching abuse from fans back home and hate to see anything knock him down off his perch as all-conquering colossus of the universe. 

 

 

Edited 9 hours ago by Skjaere9

[Newcastle Fan]

I think with Gerson and Bruno out he will start the big game vs Argentina.

[Nucasol]

11 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said:

I think with Gerson and Bruno out he will start the big game vs Argentina.

Mac Allister beatdown 2.0.