The Newcastle fan involved who provoked Kieran Trippier into a spat after his side's 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth has admitted he regrets the incident.
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Trippier confronted fansNewcastle lost 2-0Fan has now spoken outWHAT HAPPENED?
Trippier confronted angry Newcastle fans after the Magpies' 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth. The right-back pointed out to the supporters that the squad are dealing with an injury crisis; their current absentee list is 12 players strong.
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Trippier's team-mate Joelinton had to intervene and dragged the right-back away, while manager Eddie Howe consoled the defender. The fan involved has now revealed himself as Thomas Willoughby, per the Mirror, and he posted on Facebook admitting his regret at the incident.
WHAT THEY SAID
Posting on Facebook, Willoughby said: "It was me, I travelled all day and was very frustrated with the performance. I regret having a go at them because I know what all these players have done for this club.
"Everyone's done stupid things. I hold my hands up and admit I shouldn't have had a go at them that much but was just the heat of the moment."
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Newcastle go into the international break sitting seventh in the Premier League, and face Chelsea on November 25.