Magpies winger insists his red card was a 'ridiculous' decision

Published date02 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Gordon could have no complaints with his first booking on Saturday afternoon, picked up for a cynical pull back on Mohammed Kudus as the Hammers star swept forward on the counter attack. However, referee Rob Jones again reached for his pocket in stoppage time, showing Gordon (pictured right) a second yellow for appearing to kick the ball away

The Newcastle winger initially seemed confused that he was the one being cautioned given the way he knocked the ball back to West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski - and admitted his surprise at the decision at full-time.

"I tapped the ball away.

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