‘Cherry on top’ - Anthony Gordon makes trophy promise to Newcastle United supporters
Anthony Gordon has declared that winning silverware remains his “main ambition” at Newcastle United.
The Magpies have a mammoth clash in the capital on the horizon against Liverpool next month. Aiming to banish the 70 years of demons, Newcastle take on the Reds - the best side in England right now - at Wembley.
Thousands of Toon fans will flock to London roaring on Eddie Howe’s men, with that number multiplied tenfold in pubs, bars and homes across the region. Gordon is also set on winning his first major honour in professional club football - and vowed to do whatever it takes to get Newcastle over the line.
“I still haven’t won a trophy here,” Gordon told the That’s Football YouTube channel. “That’s the main one (ambition). That’s been my main goal since I joined but, individually, I think I’ve done really well since I’ve been here.
“That’s the cherry on top that’s missing for everyone. We’ve had three really impressive years since I’ve been here. If we can finish it off with a trophy, it would be amazing for everyone involved.”
Gordon also hailed Eddie Howe for his relentless attitude toward improvement at St James' Park. The Toon boss has taken the 23-year-old from a Premier League prospect to a regular England international.
“If you’re talking about obsession, you won’t meet a more obsessed guy than him,” Gordon added. “His whole life is purely football. I can’t imagine him doing anything else, I’m sure he does.
“His brain doesn’t stop. He’s an incredible man and an incredible coach. A coach who is constantly trying to make you better. He’s pulling you (about how to improve) a lot of the time so it’s good to have that.”