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title: "Newcastle United: Fans hail Joelinton after first goal in over four months"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-fans-hail-joelinton-after-first-goal-in-over-four-months/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2020-01-15T12:40:07Z"
modified: "2020-01-15T12:40:07Z"
---

# Newcastle United: Fans hail Joelinton after first goal in over four months

**After Newcastle United cruised into the FA Cup fourth round following their [4-1](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51092311) demolition of minnows Rochdale at St. James’ Park, Joelinton’s first goal in four months got fans to celebrate with passion over the striker’s dry streak in all competitions finally ending – with a lot of them taking to Twitter and praising the forward.**

Joelinton, who last scored in the Premier League back in August during a[1-0 victory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9PRLPFbQbo) over Spurs, notched Newcastle’s fourth and final goal of the game – feeding off an assist from youngster Tom Allan much to the delight of home supporters. The Brazilian has been [under fire](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/hes-only-kid-steve-bruce-defends-under-fire-newcastle-united-player-1355769) from pundits and fans alike over these last few months, with some sections of the media branding the player a [£40 million flop](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/joelinton-worst-newcastle-striker-ever-21229990).

But supporters will now be hoping that the 23-year-old uses this goal to kick-start his Premier League career – even if it did come against a League One side. Compared to striking partner Andy Carroll, although Joelinton has got on the score sheet, his English teammate has acquired [one more assist](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/23383/Show/Andy-Carroll) and a superior aerial duels won per game rate ([5.8](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/23383/Show/Andy-Carroll)), as [per WhoScored.com.](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/201755/Show/Joelinton)

However, after Joelinton scored the fourth goal against Rochdale, fans took to social media in celebration. Find all of their best comments down below.

> He needed that. Now get behind the lad next game!
>
> — Charlie (@CS94DD) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/CS94DD/status/1217196361952657409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Hallelujah! Amen 🙏
>
> — Michele (@mich121011) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/mich121011/status/1217196523789918214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> YESSSSS JOE!!!👍🏻😍
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> — Ms. L H (@exspygirl) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/exspygirl/status/1217196413031010309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He’s done it
>
> — Rob⚫️⚪️ (@MxgicMaximin) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/MxgicMaximin/status/1217196236442361857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> YEEEEWWAASSSSSS HESSSS BACCKKKKKK
>
> — Football Polls (@FootballPoll2) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/FootballPoll2/status/1217196234869497858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> YES JOE MATE KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT
>
> — Owen Seed (@owen\_seed) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/owen_seed/status/1217196572963983360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> GOALINTON!
>
> — Guy Owen (@MrGuyOwen) [January 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/MrGuyOwen/status/1217196504710111232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Is this the moment Joelinton turns his form around? Join the discussion by commenting below…***