Kieran Trippier issues Newcastle United apology after what happened v Bournemouth

Kieran Trippier has apologised to Newcastle United fans following the 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday night.

The travelling Geordies made the 700-mile round to the Vitality Stadium but left disappointed after a second-half brace from Dominic Solanke inflicted a first Premier League defeat since September.

Trippier was involved in an verbal altercation with a supporter at full-time. The England international asked "were the lads not giving everything?" and repeatedly said "how many injuries have we got?" before being dragged away by Joelinton.

Asked about the incident, the 33-year-old told Premier League Productions: "It was just one of those where they were emotional and they have travelled far - we were having a chat.

"A message to the fans we apologise for this result and the lads are giving everything in the circumstances the lads are in.

"We are not panicking and we must stick together.

"The international break has come at the right time for the team and to have some down time and refresh then come back. After the break it will be relentless again."

He then told Sky Sports: "The fans are emotional, they have travelled a long way. I had a chat with one of them, saying we are giving everything and there's no need to panic.

"We got beat and we apologise for that result but the lads are giving everything."

On the game itself, Trippier said: "Yeah it was obviously frustrating. We weren't ourselves. We were way off it and Bournemouth deserved the win.

"They (Bournemouth) are a good side. We knew it would be tough coming here. We tried to play our way under the circumstances - but there's no excuses.

"That's the reality. We wanted to play Champions League football and in every competition. This is what we want. We've lost a lot of players but this is when we need to stand up and give even more. The international break has come at a good time for us.

"We fell into their traps and made it like a basketball game. We needed to stamp our authority. We need to come back with a clear mind for Chelsea in the Premier League.

"It's a great experience for the young lads. We will need everyone. They have trained well, handled themselves well and we will need that.

"We have a few weeks for the lads who are injured to get fit again. It's the perfect time [for the international break]."