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title: "Newcastle United: Fans nominate Fabian Schar to be their permanent spot-kick man"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-fans-nominate-fabian-schar-to-be-their-permanent-spot-kick-man/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2019-12-04T17:25:13Z"
modified: "2019-12-04T17:25:13Z"
---

# Newcastle United: Fans nominate Fabian Schar to be their permanent spot-kick man

**Following the news winger Matt Ritchie will [miss most of the season](https://www.geordiebootboys.com/opinion/matt-ritchie-is-fighting-for-his-newcastle-career-when-he-returns-from-injury/) through injury after a challenge from Hamza Choudhury, Newcastle United supporters have been debating who will be their main spot-kick man in the Scotsman’s absence – and some of them have come to an almighty conclusion.**

There are many credible candidates who could potentially take up the responsibility, players such as Jonjo Shelvey, Joelinton and even Miguel Almiron have been mentioned [by a section of the fan base](https://twitter.com/chroniclenufc/status/1201804746371325953?s=21) – but one name that constantly keeps popping up is defender Fabian Schar.

As most Newcastle supporters will know, Schar, 27, [definitely has an eye for goal](https://twitter.com/nufcthreatlevel/status/1169707572938629122) judging by his record – and his penalties scored throughout a long career may actually surprise a few on-lookers.

[According to Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabian-schar/elfmetertore/spieler/135343), the Swiss international has converted seven penalties and missed just two, though he hasn’t actually taken one since October 2016.

However, for most Magpies, this record indicates a calmness from the spot and makes him a worthy nominee to take responsibility in future.

Here’s what they had to say on Twitter.

> Schar is the only credible option on the list
>
> — shaun saunders (@sms5441) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/sms5441/status/1201808146316120064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar only one on the list I would trust 🙂 find it absolutely hilarious all people saying almiron though 😂
>
> — shaun day (@shaunday4) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/shaunday4/status/1201823325867118593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Joelinton or Schar
>
> — ǝlɐpsʎɹp sǝɯɐſ (@DrysdaleJames) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/DrysdaleJames/status/1201829115357286402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar.
>
> — Dan Humphrey (@DanHumphrey10) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/DanHumphrey10/status/1201810373323710464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> SCHAR
>
> — QHP (@MystroHypro) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/MystroHypro/status/1201825708970070017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar without doubt..no one at the club can strike the ball like him
>
> — Don (@NUFCDon) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/NUFCDon/status/1201828854928683008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar is a penalty taker when he gets back into the team
>
> — ShelveyGoat (@ShelveyGoat) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/ShelveyGoat/status/1201831607272923136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schaar
>
> — Lucky (@Lucky16538099) [December 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/Lucky16538099/status/1201931524335009794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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