BREAKING: Alan Shearer bites back at Jeff Stelling after ‘poor’ Newcastle United decision
Alan Shearer, the beloved figure of Newcastle United, has responded to Jeff Stelling’s critique of Match of the Day’s coverage. Stelling, a former Sky Sports presenter, voiced his dissatisfaction with the BBC’s analysis of Newcastle’s thrilling victory over West Ham United.
The Magpies, under the management of Eddie Howe, staged a remarkable comeback, triumphing 4-3 at St James’ Park with Harvey Barnes netting twice.
Morning Jeff.
My guess is they didn’t show it because it was a certain penalty and as you know time is limited on the show!
Hope all well 🙏🏻🙋🏼♂️ https://t.co/ejjXuT1IaL— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) March 31, 2024
Despite Anthony Gordon’s late dismissal, he was hailed as the Player of the Match by TNT Sports for his pivotal role in earning two penalties for Newcastle. Stelling particularly took issue with MOTD’s omission of the moment that led to the second penalty, which narrowed the deficit in the second half.
Shearer defended MOTD’s decision, citing time constraints on the show and implying the penalty call was clear-cut.
Howe expressed his delight at keeping Newcastle’s European qualification hopes alive with the win. The team’s resilience and professionalism were praised by the manager, who described the victory as a testament to their character and a significant moment in their season.