There is no room for racism anywhere.
Joe has been given the club’s full support and we will continue to do all we can to ensure the welfare of our players, staff and supporters.
The club has reported the abuse to meta – the owners of Instagram, and urges all social media companies to do more to eradicate this behaviour from their platforms.
The club has also reported the abuse to the police, and will support the strongest possible action against those responsible.
Twitter users reacted as Newcastle ‘strongly condemn’ the appalling racist abuse sent to Joe Willock on social media…
@LeeAtNFTV: The idiot that has thrown abuse at Joe Willock on Instagram, hope the t*at is found, and prosecuted.
@russellrace27: Joe Willock’s IG story is horrific viewing. Nobody deserves that. Social media is out of control.
@Magpie24_7: Joe Willock received some disgusting racist abuse after today’s 2-1 defeat against Fulham. Why oh why is this still a problem in these times? Racism has NO place in society or football. I’ve just got back in. I’m pi$$ed, I’m frustrated, fans can be. Critique is one thing, but racist abuse to any player, at any time is not right. We stand with you Joe! 🖤🤍 #NUFC #NUFCFans #Newcastle #ShowRacismTheRedCard
@YouBethBelieve: Disgusting little racist sending abuse to Joe Willock. Absolute scumbag, there’s no place for that hate in football or anywhere.
@TheToonReview: The abuse that Joe Willock has had on instagram is disgusting!!! These people have no right to be in our society and I hope they are dealt with swiftly!! Utter scumbags!! Yes, criticise his performances if need be but that is just sickening! #NUFC
@emmaljenn: Those messages sent to Joe Willock are absolutely vile….anonymous accounts on social media need to be stopped. Just horrific . #nufc
@NatashaNUFC: There are so many people who tear down anti-racism movements, like taking the knee or anything remotely positive, by arguing racism doesn’t exist, but the VILE DMs to Joe Willock show how comfortable people still are with it. You either stand against it or you’re complicit. #nufc
@Baggytrousers79: Newcastle is Black and White – #NoRoomForRacism @kickitout @NUFC
@fewpints: And rightly so. Big love @Joewillock ❤️
@NUFC_Index: Absolute scum of the earth!! 😠 Solidarity with Joe Willock 💪🏻🤍🖤
@PDProudlock: Not to mention the abuse that has been directed to Joe Willock is absolutely disgraceful, these people that go and do things like that should never be allowed to have any association with our club at all and I hope they caught and the key gets thrown away.
@dan2882: No to racism… kick it out
@AlCraig90: Here here. They ain’t Newcastle fans, they ain’t football fans. Just the lowest type of person trying to insight hate
@HarrisonPa78413: Disgusting no need for this we win loose draw together! No room for racism
@Stui_86: Find & ban for life the fan(s) responsible, The rest of the fanbase get United behind the players 🖤🤍
@Gwenis69: Disgusting, absolute scum bags!! Throw the fucking book at them!!! We are one, we are united against racism!!!! HWTL #NUFC
@Pooliemags1Ttv: These aren’t Newcastle or football fans they’re just racist scum
@deanoburns: Thank you for putting this out & the public show of support for Joe. Solidarity & love to Joe @kickitout #showracismtheredcard
@LittleHenryD: @worflags I don’t think i need to say anything.. do what you do best.
@CraigJa90014094: He’s got the backing of the fans also
Fulham completed a second-half comeback to stun Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park, meaning the Magpies miss chance to move into top four after Jacob Murphy had given them lead; second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz saw Fulham produce a comeback win.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking at his post-match press conference:
“I think Wednesday night is a totally different game. I don’t think there’ll be too many parallels from today’s game.
“I just think there were similarities in the two home games we’ve just had. I didn’t think we were as bad today as we were against Bournemouth and we had our moments.
“At 1-1, I thought it was our best period of the game. If we score there, the game is very different.
“But we didn’t, of course. It’s hugely frustrating because I know how much better we are than that performance. We just looked a little flat for whatever reason.
“Today is a reminder again – not that I need it – that any team can beat you if you drop below, in any stadium.
“I was really confident we would perform well today and it really hurts that we didn’t. We have to recover quickly because there’s a game around the corner, a massive game in our season. We need to make sure we get ready for Wednesday night.”
Fulham boss Marco Silva said at his post-match press conference:
“First half, I think they were much more aggressive than us. We made a big impact second half and what a reaction from us.
“The first 30 minutes of the second half, the team reacted really well, we took control of the game.
“(We scored a) great goal on a great offensive transition from us, our first goal; a really sharp move from Rodrigo on the second goal, a well-prepared wide free-kick from ourselves.
“Overall, I think we deserved the three points for the reaction of the players.”
