Resident Villa loudmouth mocks Wor Flags’ newest efforts with astonishingly unhealthy take

 · November 26 2024, 20:48

For Newcastle supporters, it typically looks like a “damned in case you do, damned in case you do not” state of affairs in relation to following the membership.

In an age the place Manchester Metropolis’s floor is mocked because the ‘Emptyhad’ and Roy Keane described Manchester United’s trendy match-day following because the ‘prawn sandwich brigade’, certainly it have to be a refreshing change to see supporters make an enormous effort to assist their staff and placed on a pre-match celebration worthy of a cup ultimate?

Apparently not.

The Toon Military is perennially mocked by rival supporters as a fanbase that makes ‘quite a lot of noise for a staff that does not win something.’ However certainly, that simply makes the assist for Newcastle United much more spectacular contemplating the followers neither count on nor expertise silverware whereas supporting their membership?

Once more… apparently not.

Positive… Monday evening’s sobering defeat to West Ham was a efficiency as forgettable because it was embarrassing. However you definitely cannot accuse the followers of not doing their bit. There was resounding chants of assist from the house following till the ultimate whistle… and naturally, the hassle by Wor Flags earlier than the sport was nothing in need of breath-taking.

In an period the place Premier League match-day atmospheres are criticised greater than ever, Wor Flags is a refreshing supply of inspiration that different fanbases may do with emulating…

Star striker Alexander Isak’s title was emblazoned within the iconic yellow and blue of his house nation Sweden, whereas there was additionally a nod to the land of his household with the Eritrean flag hoisted excessive by followers as effectively. And naturally, the net meme sensation of Isak strolling his canine was additionally captured with a likeness of the ahead above a trio of intimidating hounds. The eye to element was actually impeccable, and harking back to the Easter eggs littered all through the launch video for the membership’s away equipment this season.

However after all, in soccer (significantly in England) we aren’t allowed good issues. Not not less than, with out egotistical ex-footballers masquerading as ‘pundits’ sticking their oars in and opening their gobs.

…which brings us properly onto Gabby Agbonlahor. The previous Villa striker has established such a derisive repute as a result of his extremely unhealthy soccer takes, provocative feedback and cringeworthy bias in the direction of his boyhood membership, and in an try to keep up Villa’s bizarre rivalry with Newcastle, he lit the touchpaper once more at this time whereas on Talksport.

Agbonlahor described Wor Flags’ efforts as ‘A Bit Too A lot’…

In Agbonlahor’s afternoon slot on Talksport Drive, he analysed the autopsy of Newcastle’s defeat to West Ham with Andy Goldstein, and he had a moderately scathing response to the flag show earlier than kickoff…

“They finished it a number of weeks in the past for Gordon as effectively due to speak about a brand new contract. They know that Isak will wanna transfer to an even bigger membership. They know that Isak doesn’t wish to be out of Europe, he needs to be taking part in Champions League. He is bought the potential. I feel he fits Arsenal – the way in which they play.“I do not (just like the flag show). As a result of I am that and I am saying ‘has he signed a brand new contract?… has one thing occurred?’ – what in regards to the different gamers, although? In case you’re (Bruno) Guimaraes, in case you’re different gamers in that staff… what are you saying?“Newcastle followers have finished it as a result of they’re attempting to indicate a lot appreciation and love that he does not depart. I would not prefer it (if it was finished to me), I’d be like ‘what are you after?’“I get it as a result of they love him however would Manchester United do this? Would Aston Villa do this? Aston Villa have finished it for Martinez after he received the World Cup. However Isak’s most likely popping out of it and he had his worst recreation I’ve seen from him in a Newcastle shirt final evening. I feel it was a bit an excessive amount of. Possibly Newcastle followers want to relax. What’s subsequent? Purple carpet for him outdoors the stadium when he walks out? Nonsense.”

Articulate as ever from Mr Agbonlahor, there. However choosing aside the mispronunciations and the random tangents; it is an attention-grabbing present of hypocrisy from the previous Villa striker. So the Brummies are allowed to brown-nose Emi Martinez for achievements he achieved together with his nation, not his membership? However Newcastle cannot show a present of affection for a participant that has a strike price higher than one-in-two in Newcastle colors?

Isak has a contract with Newcastle till 2028…

In fact, Monday evening’s spectacular show had the additional advantage of exhibiting Isak how adored he’s at St James’ Park, however I feel Agbonlahor’s feedback are laced far an excessive amount of with cynicism. Isak has over three years left on his contract; hardly a participant with one foot out the door already, is it?

Agbonlahor’s feedback additionally sting of somebody ignorant to the final match day expertise at Newcastle. Anthony Gordon, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali have all lately been honoured with related particular person flag demonstrations, and there was additionally the current mural of all of the homegrown expertise within the Newcastle squad that included Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Elliot Anderson and others. Each member of this squad is appreciated and has been suitably acknowledged by the flag shows… not simply the shiny file signing who hasn’t signed a brand new deal but.

The irony of this criticism coming from a Villa fan is not misplaced on us…

I am unable to say the aforementioned Emi Martinez banner lived lengthy within the reminiscence for neutrals. In actual fact, a fast search on Google Pictures brings up simply two measly photographs of the message to the shot-stopper.

The banner parade that Villa are synonymous with within the Premier League period (particularly with Newcastle followers) was the notorious ‘SOB ON THE TYNE’ mural the place Brummies clubbed collectively to graffiti their bedsheets with pops at Kevin Keegan, Ant and Dec, and extra… a way more bemusing effort than a fanbase celebrating one among their very own gamers.

Maybe Mr Agbonlahor ought to take an introspective have a look at his personal membership’s tinpot behaviour lately earlier than he begins scoffing on the efforts of a fanbase who rejoice their staff it doesn’t matter what… no matter a barren trophy cupboard.

If Alexander Isak leaves, it will both be in two-to-three years close to the tip of his take care of a number of extra objectives in a Newcastle shirt… or for a really mind-blowing price that Newcastle merely cannot refuse. However no matter if or when he leaves, one factor is for sure… that Wor Flags show shall be a second he’ll savour for the remainder of his life.

Personally I feel Agbonlahor has extra urgent issues to criticise… such because the type of his beloved Villa. Is that no win in six now for that lot?