Unlikely Newcastle United hero Mark Gillespie has been praised for his efficiency within the Magpies penalty win in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur in Melbourne yesterday.
The 32-year-old saved Bryan Gil’s penalty on the best way to a 5-4 win within the penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.
Gillespie, who hasn’t made a Premier League look since becoming a member of in 2020. He made three Carabao Cup appearances within the 2020/21 season the place Newcastle reached the quarter-finals earlier than dropping out to Brentford.
The Newcastle-born keeper took the captain’s armband forward of the shootout.
Gillespie’s social media put up had many Newcastle gamers within the feedback
Gillespie took to social media to put up in regards to the outcome.
He stated: “Canny cameo on the MCG! Wonderful to see all of the assist right here in Melbourne from the Mags.”
Within the feedback part, a number of Newcastle gamers voiced their reward for him.
Jacob Murphy stated: “Skipper! pleased with you bro.”
Bruno Guimaraes, who additionally took the captain’s armband merely referred to Gillespie as “Capitao”
Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson and Anthony Gordon all known as him “skipper” with the likes of Harrison Ashby and Kieran Trippier all sending emojis to rejoice his efficiency.
Eddie Howe praises Gillespie’s “perspective to coaching”
In a post-match interview, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe got here in and reduce an impromptu promo placing Gillespie over.
On Gillespie, Howe stated: “The work this man has put on this season has simply been unbelievable. Too usually we at all times discuss in regards to the gamers which can be enjoying, however by no means sufficient in regards to the gamers that aren’t enjoying however contribute a lot. Mark is a kind of. His perspective to coaching is ridiculous on daily basis.”
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