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Newcastle winger Gordon releases apologetic statement after Liverpool red

Newcastle winger Gordon releases apologetic statement after Liverpool red
Newcastle winger Gordon releases apologetic statement after Liverpool redAction Plus

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has made a statement after his red card in defeat at home to Liverpool last night.

Gordon was sent off just before halftime for a late challenge on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. Gordon was initially shown a yellow card, but that was upgraded to red by VAR.

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"I want to sincerely apologise to my teammates and the fans," Gordon posted to social media.

"My intentions were pure. I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle. I also want to apologise to Virgil, I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose. We spoke after and he knows that.

"More importantly, I'm so proud of the time I spent on the pitch and how we played tonight. The atmosphere from you all is what makes SJP so special.

"I love everything we stand for as a club and no more than right now. I'll be back and better, the same as every other setback I've ever faced. See you soon."

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