Loads of Magpies reacted to a Twitter post from Newcastle United’s Federico Fernandez celebrating the win against Southampton on Saturday.
Fernandez played the full 90′ minutes against the Saints, completing 51 out of 62 passes at an accuracy percentage of 82%, and making 6 clearances and blocking 1 shot (SofaScore).
A large section of the Toon Army have been heaping praise on Fernandez in response to his tweet, with one eager Magpie comparing the Argentinian centre-back to former Newcastle defensive stalwart Fabricio Coloccini. Others have simply urged the defender to sign a new contract.
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Coloccini played in a staggering 275 games for the Geordie side and scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists during his 8 year stint in Tyneside (Transfermarkt).
After arriving at St James’ Park from Swansea City during the 2018 summer transfer window, Fernandez has appeared in 47 games for Newcastle, registering 2 goals and 2 assists in all competitions for the club. The 31-year-old has made 23 appearances for the Black and Whites in the Premier League this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. He is also valued at £6.3m via Transfermarkt.
Check out some of the best reactions down below…
https://twitter.com/GeordieRobM/status/1236632243717750784?s=20
You are a hero Fede. Man of the match for me. #nufc
— Newyorkmagpie (@newyorkmagpie) March 8, 2020
Think I love you. Tea tonight I’ll take you out x
— Dan Holmes 🏴 (@DanToon4Life) March 8, 2020
U are a rock Fede!! Keep doing yo thing bonny lad 🤟🏻
— Davey Beardsley 🧟♂️ (@daveynicnufc) March 8, 2020
Sign a new contract mate! Your performances have been quality and your passion in a black and white shirt is second to none. ⚫️⚪️👏👏
— Stuiee (@Mrstuie89) March 8, 2020
Quality once again!!
— mike (@MikeBakr) March 8, 2020
Newcastle fans, were you impressed by Fernandez’s defensive shift? Let us know in the comments below!
