August 17th 2024.
During the Saturday afternoon match, Newcastle United's Fabian Schar received a straight red card, much to the dismay of the team's former star, Alan Shearer. Shearer didn't hold back in his criticism, calling Schar's actions "so stupid." However, manager Eddie Howe had a different perspective, feeling that the decision was harsh.
Schar's dismissal occurred only 28 minutes into the team's first Premier League game, which they ultimately won 1-0. The incident began when Southampton's Ben Brereton-Diaz charged into Schar's back. Schar, clearly upset by the move, retaliated by shoving the Chilean striker. But things took a turn for the worse when Schar made the mistake of putting his forehead against Brereton-Diaz's, causing him to dramatically fall to the ground.
While it was acknowledged that Brereton-Diaz was engaging in some "s**thousery," Shearer couldn't overlook Schar's actions either. He took to X to express his frustration, writing, "S**thousery at its finest but so stupid from Schar." Howe, on the other hand, showed more empathy towards Schar, stating that the contact between the two players was minimal and the red card was a harsh decision. He also acknowledged that the team would learn from the incident.
The rest of the Newcastle players were also unhappy with the referee's decision, but Howe believes that there was a silver lining to Schar's dismissal. The team was able to overcome the challenge and bounce back from a bad start, with Joelinton scoring a goal just before half-time. In the end, the game finished with a 1-0 win for Newcastle.
Reflecting on the game, Howe noted that the red card served as a turning point for the team. It galvanized them, and the fans' support played a crucial role in their victory. Despite being known for their offensive prowess, Howe revealed that they had been working on their defensive strategy during pre-season. The players regrouped and delivered an impressive performance that ultimately led to their triumph.
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