Newcastle fans rage at 'corruption' as controversial Longstaff footage analysed

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25 Apr 2024, 12:24 am

Newcastle United fans have hit out at "incompetent" refereeing after their 2-0 away loss at Crystal Palace on Wednesday (24 April).

The Magpies had a penalty shout denied on-field and by VAR after Sean Longstaff looked to be pulled down by Will Hughes in the box.

Longstaff, who started the game alongside Bruno Guimaraes, was booked for dissent after protesting the decision from Tom Bramall.

Newcastle went behind after 55 minutes after Crystal Palace dominance throughout, with Jean-Philippe Mateta opening the scoring.

The Eagles then doubled the lead after the Longstaff penalty shout, with Mateta grabbing his brace with a smart close-range finish.

Newcastle sit seventh in the Premier League and are now three points adrift of Man United in sixth with five games remaining of the 2023-24 campaign.

Newcastle fans fume at 'incompetent' Bramall after Longstaff penalty shout

Toon fans were left furious with the Longstaff decision, believing a penalty could have helped their side to three points at Selhurst Park.

If you pull someone down in the box after 80+ minutes, thats a penalty. Period. Refs have to gain courage to make difficult calls in hostile environments. Shame! #nufc @nufc
— Jeff (@Jeff258456) April 24, 2024

Make no mistake #nufc have been terrible but that denied penalty was a game changer.
— Andrew Davis (@andrew14ad) April 24, 2024

Shocking decision not to give a penalty for the foul on Longstaff but we’ve been second best all night. Palace tremendous again. A blow in our bid for Europa League but it ain’t over yet. Looks like it’s going to come down to that game at Old Trafford to decide it. #NUFC
— Liam Hedgecock (@liam_hedgecock) April 24, 2024

Goal scoring opportunity, knocked longstaff of balance, how is that not a penalty??

Awful officiating. #CRYNEW #nufc #NUFC
— J (@jnes088) April 24, 2024

Remember when Jota got that penalty and we were all told it may have looked soft but when you’re running at full speed it doesn’t take much to knock you over. Of course - they got their penalty. #NUFC
— LC (@NUFCLC) April 24, 2024

I mean that’s just a penalty. He’s 1 on 1 and pulled back to stop him taking a shot. God these officials are completely inept #nufc #CRYNEW
— Dan (@DanMitchelson) April 24, 2024

That’s a pathetic decision by the referee on field. Bottled it. But even worse from the VAR… how can you possibly watch that and not give a penalty.

And then to book Longstaff for dissent after. Simply incompetent... #NUFC https://t.co/Rfrgx2v8ZM
— Matt Roberts (@mroberts_97) April 24, 2024

That’s a penalty 100%. The refereeing in this league once again showing it’s not fit for purpose. Corrupt.#NUFC
— JAY-D (@JD_NE9) April 24, 2024

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