Revealed - What one cheeky Newcastle United player did at Sam Fender birthday bash
Newcastle United star Kieran Trippier celebrated with Ally McCoist at Sam Fender’s 32nd birthday party.
Kieran Trippier jokingly told Ally McCoist that he deserved TNT Sport’s man-of-the-match award following the win over Manchester United last month.
Will Osula’s last-gasp stunner helped Newcastle United clinch all three points at St James’ Park. That feels like a lifetime ago given the downturn in form since, with the Magpies now limping towards the 2025-26 finish line.
When Osula netted the winner, Newcastle were still in the FA Cup, Champions League and race for European qualification. The Tyne-Wear derby - another crushing setback - was 18 days away from devastating the mood around the city.
Newcastle United mood
Fast forward to the present and Newcastle are reeling after another Premier League humbling. The 1-0 loss to title-chasing Arsenal was United’s fifth consecutive defeat.
Eddie Howe’s job hangs in the balance, with supporters seemingly doubtful about his position as manager. Many fans have already scratched the campaign and are looking ahead to a busy transfer window.
Kieran Trippier attends Sam Fender birthday
To ease his sorrows after the Gunners loss, Trippier - an unused substitute in the game - attended Sam Fender’s birthday bash. At the weekend, the defender posted a picture on social media of himself gifting a signed Newcastle shirt.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Rangers legend McCoist has discussed Trippier’s introduction at Fender’s party. Laughing while retelling the story, he said: “Wee Kieran Trippier came in. He walks in and comes up to me and says, ‘Ally, how you getting on? We’ve never met but I nearly won your Man of the Match against Manchester United the other day.’
“He should have won it! That was his well-deserved dig at me, I think I actually made a public apology the next morning live on talkSPORT. Brilliant introduction, absolutely tremendous.”
Kieran Trippier on leaving Newcastle United
Trippier gave an emotional interview to NUFC TV that aired over the weekend. He said: “I just hope the supporters can look at me and (say) ‘He was a good player’. I hope they enjoyed watching me play. It's an emotional time. But I just hope they know that I gave everything for the club.
“A big thank you, firstly, to the supporters for how they welcomed me when I first arrived. Even till now, going through good moments, bad moments… they've always stood by me. That's Newcastle supporters for you.
“I hope I made you proud and gave you good performances. To my teammates, the players that I've left, the players that are now, it's been a joy. It's been some journey and I thank all my teammates because we all wouldn't be in this position as individuals.
“And of course, all the staff… massive thanks. You've been brilliant. To the manager, just a massive thank you for having that trust to sign me twice. This is where I felt most at home, if I'm going to be honest. I'm not just saying that, it truly is. That comes with the players, the staff, everybody associated with Newcastle, the fan base. It's an emotional time, I'm really going to miss it.
“My daughter was born here, so I've got so much attached to Newcastle in general. It's going to be really sad after the Fulham game. But of course I'm going to follow the club, follow the manager of course. I can come back whenever I can to watch the games and support the lads. I just really hope that this club can push even further and win more silverware.”