Football can be an emotional game at the best of times, and a last-gasp defeat is one of the most painful things a fan can suffer.
It’s even worse when the loss comes as a result of an individual error, but Newcastle fans have shown plenty of class in their treatment of goalkeeper Rob Elliot.
The Magpies lost to Everton when the Irish international’s weak stoppage-time punch was headed in by Tom Cleverley, but the club’s supporters recognised Elliot’s overall contribution.
https://twitter.com/leejrutter1980/status/680832475204050944
Having had the best chances of the game, and the @the_dilsh making some top stops, I now feel completely deflated 😞
— 🦖 Holly Berry 🦕 (@Hollyberryboo) December 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Cliffy_Toon/status/680833340744810496
Gutted @NUFC lost. @the_dilsh heroic again!
— Craig Harrison (@Dangerharrison) December 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Darboak/status/680834727201353728
We didn't take our chances & got punished I feel for @the_dilsh who was outstanding today! The effort & work rate are improving though #nufc
— Joe Ayton (@AmberAddict) December 26, 2015
What a horrible way to lose a football match. Chances for us in the second half to win. @the_dilsh @mbemba22 with another top performance
— Alex Gribbin (@alexgribbin) December 26, 2015
