Everton mocked Anthony Gordon on social media after he missed a penalty against his former club.
the first candy star missed the opportunity score for Newcastle from 12 yards in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.
Gordon He was greeted with boos from the Everton faithful throughout the match and jubilant celebrations behind the goal when he missed.
And the morning after the equalizer, the Merseyside team took to social media to mock their saved penalty attempt.
Posting on his X account, the Everton quote responded to a fan who said: “I wish they had rung the half-time bell when the penalty was saved.”
His response included a clip of Gordon's missed penalty, with a negative buzzer sounded over the top as Jordan Pickford made his save.
Gordon's appearance at Goodison Park was his third for Newcastle since completing his initial £40m move from Everton in 2023.
talkSPORT reported before his departure that he missed training at Finch Farm for three consecutive days.
For this reason, Everton fans had no qualms about showing their feelings towards Gordon on Saturday, with continuous booing and mocking.
Despite the hostile reception and missed penalty, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was pleased with the winger's response.
“Of course he will be disappointed, but his performance today is much better than last year. I think he coped well with the occasion,” he said.
“I thought he handled that disappointment very well, as I know from personal experience, not by missing a penalty but by making a mistake, the moment goes against you and plays on your mind. It can affect you negatively.
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“He really learned from last season's game and from the international experience. There was a lot of pressure on him at that time.
“He's been an excellent penalty taker, so I have no problems with him taking them or taking them in the future.
“Anyone can miss a penalty. We absolutely support him and he has been incredible for us and tactically he gave them a problem.”
Gordon has been playing as a centre-forward for Newcastle of late amid injuries to Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson.
They have scored crucial equalizers in 1-1 draws against Bournemouth and Manchester City so far this season, and the Magpies are now winless in the Premier League in three games.
Newcastle are still just one point off the European qualification places, but Everton will be much happier with the draw.
Sean Dyche's side, who claimed their first league win of the season last weekend, are four points clear of the relegation zone.
