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title: "Newcastle United: Fans flock to hail Tim Krul after Twitter post"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-fans-flock-to-hail-tim-krul-after-twitter-post/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2020-01-01T19:10:36Z"
modified: "2020-01-01T19:10:36Z"
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# Newcastle United: Fans flock to hail Tim Krul after Twitter post

**Responding to a[club post](https://twitter.com/timkrul/status/1211667048125935617?s=21) which showcased his superb goalkeeping display against Tottenham Hotspur back in 2013/2014, former Magpies shot stopper Tim Krul had nothing but kind words to say about his past career on Tyneside – citing the good memories he has playing for the club.**

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Krul, who was part of the famed 2011/2012 Newcastle side which finished fifth and qualified for the Europa League, played a vital role during that campaign and for a few seasons afterwards before he eventually [left the North East.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tim-krul-served-newcastle-well-13555704)

The Dutchman made [185 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tim-krul/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/33027) for the Magpies before eventually moving to AZ Alkmaar and then Norwich City – where he is currently in the midst of a relegation battle.

However, that hasn’t stopped him from feeling nostalgic over past glories with his former club – prompting supporters to praise their former number one on social media.

Here’s how supporters reacted to the keeper’s message on Twitter after reliving his fantastic performance at White Hart Lane.

> Last decade now but I still remember your debut against Palermo – a 90 minute masterclass!
>
> — Tom Coates (@WhoIsJohnMill) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/WhoIsJohnMill/status/1211673715538374657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> You’re still an adopted Geordie Tim
>
> — Leroy (@LeroyNUFC) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/LeroyNUFC/status/1211668649016274944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Brilliant! Thanks for the memories.
>
> — Richard Atkinson (@Bronowskiite) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/Bronowskiite/status/1211719295413211136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Modern favourite keeper for Toon, sad to have seen you go.
>
> — Ron Charlton (@RonCharlton6) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/RonCharlton6/status/1211732176162762753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> King Tim. My fave keeper of all time. Just the measly 17 saves that day.
>
> — Mat Thomson (@Nufc2nArmy) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/Nufc2nArmy/status/1211681771508551680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> You should still be NUFC number ONE
>
> — Allen Grant (@allengrant3) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/allengrant3/status/1211686570887188480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)