February 2nd 2024.
After their 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday, Aston Villa boss Unai Emery left assistant manager Jason Tindall hanging with an awkward handshake snub. This came after the Magpies secured their second away win of the season with a dominant performance at Villa Park, thanks to quick goals from Fabian Schar and Alex Moreno's own goal in the second half. It was also Villa's first Premier League defeat at home in 11 months.
At the end of the match, Tindall was caught off guard when Emery turned away quickly after shaking manager Eddie Howe's hand. Tindall has since responded to the incident, hinting at Emery's unsportsmanlike behavior. When asked if he took the rejection personally, Tindall replied, "I don't see it as a personal battle between myself and the opposing manager or coaching staff. If someone chooses not to shake my hand, that is out of my control. People tend to act differently in defeat compared to victory."
Tindall, who was filling in for the ill Howe during the pre-match press conference, has gained attention for his eccentric personality on the touchline at St James Park. His unique mannerisms and quirks have sometimes rubbed rival managers the wrong way, but he has no intention of changing for anyone. "I can't change who I am. I will continue to be myself," he stated. "If anyone thinks my behavior will change because of this, they are wrong. My only focus is helping Newcastle United win matches. If that bothers anyone, then so be it."
In other news, there have been some intriguing developments in the world of football. Jude Bellingham has been accused of using a vile slur against Mason Greenwood during a recent match, while Mohamed Salah has posted an injury update ahead of Liverpool's upcoming game against Arsenal. Additionally, Mauricio Pochettino has been accused of ruining a Chelsea star's career, and Manchester United are free to build a new stadium after "exciting" talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
As for Newcastle, they are preparing to face Luton Town on Saturday, with Tindall revealing that key striker Alexander Isak may be fit to play. Isak was withdrawn from the match against Villa in the first half, but Tindall has given an optimistic update on his condition. "He's doing much better and has shown improvement in the past few days. We will assess him and see if he can feature in tomorrow's game."
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