‘Get relegated’ - Newcastle United supporters slam ‘tinpot’ Everton for Anthony Gordon jibe

The Toon ace - who joined from the Toffees for £40million in January 2023 - fluffed a crucial spot-kick in the goalless draw at Goodison Park. Boos echoed around Merseyside as Gordon prepared to slot past England teammate Jordan Pickford from 12 yards.

However, the goalkeeper denied Gordon low to his left to keep the scoreline level. This ramped up the noise further, with Everton fans treating their former academy product as the pantomime villain.

Gordon also missed a golden one-on-one chance deep into the second half that would have snatched all three points for Newcastle. The game ultimately finished 0-0 as the Magpies blew the chance to break into the Champions League spots.

Following the game, Everton’s media channel replayed the clip of Gordon squandering his first-half penalty. The post was accompanied by the caption “Wish they had played the buzzer from half-time when the penalty was saved”.

Newcastle fans were furious on social media, blasting the Toffees as “tinpot” for their reaction. One supporter went as far as to wish Everton - who must travel to St James’ Park on the final day of the season - a painful relegation.

“Dear lord,” another Newcastle fan responded. “I’d be embarrassed if our club did this. Absolutely dreadful stuff. The game was good. 

“Everton defended well and Pickford was excellent. Well played and best of luck for the season. Stay classy though. This is petty and pathetic.”

Another predicted karma when Everton visit Tyneside in May. The post read: “Something tells me that the last game of the season at St James Park will allow Gordon to get his sweet revenge and send these lot down once and for all. Can see all these tweets backfiring.”