Fans have been left furious by a ‘question’ asked by Sky Sports interviewer Patrick Davidson to Newcastle United’s Joelinton after last night’s draw with Manchester United.
Joelinton had a tough start to life at St. James’ Park after being fielded predominantly through the middle, which is not his favoured position. Since the Brazilian has been moved out wide under Eddie Howe, he’s been a revelation.
He starred once again for the Magpies as they hosted Man United in the Toon on Monday night, earning themselves a point while probably being left disappointed that they weren’t able to get themselves all three.
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With Joelinton having been named man of the match by Sky Sports, he, alongside teammate Sean Longstaff, was interviewed by Patrick Davidson in wake of the contest as part of the MNF show.
Davidson pulled no punches with his opening remarks of the interview, telling Joelinton to his face that he didn’t realise he was as good as he played on the night. You can watch the clip below…
🗣 “I try to give everything for the team.”
Joelinton on adapting to life in his new role at Newcastle United which earned him a MOTM performance pic.twitter.com/Am0D2GZGyZ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 27, 2021
Fans on social media have been left angry by Davidson’s words and made no secret of their belief that his comments were disrespectful. Here’s what some had to say in defence of the Newcastle attacker…
that interviewer is getting the sack tomorrow
— 𝓛𝓮𝓮🍊 (@IeeSZN) December 27, 2021
That was disrespectful
— AnasCH (@kop_anas) December 27, 2021
Interviewers have no shame, so disrespectful to open the interview like that
— Jack Niner (@Jack9RUK) December 27, 2021
As light-hearted you may have meant it. That was completely out of order to say that to Joelinton.
— Stanis D (@standaroli) December 27, 2021
Reporter deserves the sack
— Charlie (@Charlie7iii) December 27, 2021
What do you think? Was it disrespectful, or merely a well-humoured remark?
