FA Cup reaction: Cambridge United knock out Newcastle
Let's have a look at all the best reaction as Newcastle United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Cambridge.
Joe Ironside scored the winner against his boyhood side. He turned in from close range 11 minutes into the second half to prompt wild scenes amongst the 5,000 travelling fans.
The highlights
Reaction from those involved
Goalscorer Joe Ironside told BBC Sport: "I can't describe it, I am a bit lost for words, it panned out how I dreamt it last night. I have got to play here, and it is stuff I dreamed of. Alan Shearer was my hero and I grew up idolising him. Now I have scored the winner at St James' Park."
Cambridge Director Godric Smith tweeted: So proud of all the players, staff and fans at Cambridge United. A day to cherish. And thank you Newcastle United. Warm, generous and gracious. Good luck for the rest of the season."
So proud of all the players staff and fans @CambridgeUtdFC. A day to cherish. And thank you @NUFC. Warm, generous and gracious. Good luck for the rest of the season
— Godric Smith (@godricsmith) January 8, 2022
Cambridge head coach Mark Bonner was delighted with his side's progress and progression in the competition: "In terms of memories for players and supporters, you can't get much bigger than that."
As you can imagine, the reaction from Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United side was very different. The Newcastle Twitter posted the thoughts of Matt Ritchie.
📺 Matt Ritchie on today's defeat at St. James' Park.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 8, 2022
Fan comments
One member of the Geordie faithful tweeted: "Embarrassing advertisement for the players we want to sign, we're playing like a relegation team. It's a disgrace."
Another fan added; "We have won one game all season, yes one game. We are shocking. Eddie Howe had a full premier League team against a very average division two team and Eddie couldn't beat them. Let that sink in!"
On a more positive note, this is how Cambridge fans responded after the match.
Goodnight, U's fans 😘
— Cambridge United FC (@CambridgeUtdFC) January 8, 2022
You were incredible today! #CamUTD pic.twitter.com/f0QpvITnr5
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