Allan Saint-Maximin has hit back at those who scapegoated him for Newcastle United's 1-0 defeat to Everton on Thursday. Some fans were furious at the winger for losing possession in the build-up to Alex Iwobi's 99th-minute winner. More than 14 minutes of stoppage time was added on after a protester delayed the game by tying themselves to the goal post, allowing the Toffees to snatch all the points right at the death.
Saint-Maximin came off the bench with 20 minutes to go at Goodison Park but failed to make an impact as Newcastle conceded a late goal for the second consecutive game. The winger - who has not started for the Magpies since a 1-0 win against Aston Villa last month - vowed to put things right on Instagram while taking aim at his new-found critics.
He claimed that 'people forget quickly', alluding to the impact he has had since arriving in 2019. The 25-year-old was instrumental is keeping Newcastle afloat while the club was effectively in limbo while the takeover saga played out.
