Goals and gratitude as Woltemade feels the backing of Newcastle fans

"I wanted to give something back to the fans to say 'thank you' to everyone who texted me. I got maybe 95% good messages and that's not normal when you score an own goal to lose a derby."

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025 - 06:37

Jason Mellor, St James’ Park

Premier League: Newcastle 2 (Woltemade 4, 20) Chelsea 2 (James 49, Pedro 66)

IT would appear that Reece James' set-piece sorcery is outdone only by his nifty line in euphemisms.

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