Newcastle fans are ecstatic on social media as new signing Kieran Trippier was named in Eddie Howe’s starting line-up against Cambridge.
The Magpies’ £12million January arrival made his debut for the FA Cup clash in front of a sell-out crowd at St James’ Park.
Many expected the 31-year-old to miss out this afternoon due to only completing his move on Thursday, with next weekend’s game against Watford billed as a relegation six-pointer.
Toon boss Howe has decided to play the England star hoping it will give his side a boost ahead of the cup contest.
The majority of Newcastle fans were over the moon when they saw the team sheet…
@Sandancer1977: Love it!!! Strong strong Newcastle lineup #NUFC
@Magpie24_7: Such a strong team. Lush to see!! #NUFC
@NUFCblogcouk: Trippier starts! #NUFC
@JimGeordie: Right. That’s it. Money on. First goal scorer Trippier. Free-kick top bin. St James’ Park implodes
@Joe_NUFC_: HE'S ONLY STARTING
@GeordieCozz: Trippier wasting no time! Howay the lads!!!
However, pessimistic Toon fans fear an early inclusion may result in an unnecessary injury against lower-league opposition:
@MichaelArma1997: Don’t understand why we are playing Trippier from the get go.
@dubravka_abra: Why Trippier nooooo
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