Newcastle United fans explode at 'hopeless' Nick Pope as Spurs footage analysed

Newcastle United fans were left fuming at Nick Pope after his mistake almost cost them all three points against Tottenham.

Eddie Howe’s side ultimately fought to a 2-1 victory at St James’ Park, maintaining their undefeated run in the league so far and making it two wins from three games.

However, they were forced to weather a Spurs storm to come away with the victory.

Harvey Barnes put the Magpies 1-0 up after 37 minutes, before a calamity at the back saw Pope spill a strike from James Maddison, and ultimately led to a Dan Burn own-goal.

Alexander Isak’s winning goal came on the counter-attack, but the stats showed Spurs were unlucky not to win after taking 20 shots to Newcastle’s nine and holding 66 per cent of the possession.

It was the goalkeeper’s mistake in the buildup to Spurs’ goal that left fans fuming, with many questioning the level of his performance.

Newcastle United fans explode at what Nick Pope v Tottenham

After missing a considerable spell towards the end of last season, the England international’s return was welcomed by fans at the beginning of this season.

However, after just three games, supporters are already growing concerned at the standard of his performances – particularly after this error.

Taking to social media following Tottenham’s equaliser, fans expressed their anger at Pope, labelling him “embarrassing” and “horrendous” after his error.

In other news, Newcastle fans have raged at James Maddison after what he did at St James’.

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