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Aaron Stokes

Gordon's added motivation to spark Newcastle career into life after abuse & hurtful Everton goodbye

Anthony Gordon can prove he is 'fit to wear' the Newcastle United shirt just months after being told the very opposite by irate Everton fans outside Goodison Park.

Gordon most likely didn't need it but undoubtedly has added motivation to spark his Newcastle United career into life at his former stomping ground this week. The Magpies attacker will no doubt be prepared for a hostile reception when returning to Goodison Park for the first after leaving Merseyside under a cloud in January.

Everton fans turned on the 22-year-old with the Toffees struggling for form under ex-boss Frank Lampard over the festive period and into the new year. Gordon took a wealth of flak which culminated in the youngster being called a 'k***head' as he was hounded outside the club's stadium when driving away from the 2-1 defeat to Southampton back in January.

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