Anthony Gordon with an 'elegant' gesture to Newcastle fans for their support after missing the penalty against Everton
Anthony Gordon thanked Newcastle fans by putting money behind the bar of a local pub.
The Magpies host Brighton at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, with the teams tied on points in seventh and eighth place respectively in the Premier League.
And Newcastle fans had their match day in style, with fans able to enjoy free drinks at The Strawberry pub, courtesy of their number 10.
Gordon, who joined Newcastle in January last year, wanted to show his gratitude for the Toon Army's support after missing his penalty against Everton.
Before the international break, the England international returned to Goodison Park to face his old team and missed a golden opportunity to take home all three points for his team.
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His soft penalty was comfortably saved by former team-mate Jordan Pickford and, with his relationship with Toffees fans in tatters after his exit, it was brutally mocked them after their miss.
Although Newcastle had to settle for a 0-0 draw, Gordon received a totally different reception from his club's supporters.
He said after the match: “It was a great performance, I just couldn't take them out, and that's on me. It's never easy to fail, but you'll never see me shy away from stepping up for my team. Thanks to everyone who traveled. Until next time “
Fast forward to this Saturday, and a Newcastle fan account revealed how Gordon thanked the Geordies for their support – with free pints!
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And Newcastle fans love their player's kind gesture.
One fan took to
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“He is totally committed to our fans and the city, that's for sure. “You don't have to, but that's the kind of guy.”
Another wrote: “Classy performance @anthonygordon…definitely future captain of @NUFC in my opinion.”
“Anthony Gordon bought me a pint. Not something I would ever expect to say,” wrote a third.
Last month, talkSPORT reported that Gordon, who has scored two goals this season, is close to signing a new agreement on Tyneside.
He has scored 15 goals in 73 appearances for the Magpies in just under two years, and has picked up 11 assists in that time.
He scored last time out in the league at Newcastle's home ground against Manchester City and will no doubt hope to do the same on Saturday afternoon to overtake the Seagulls in the table.
