Callum Wilson’s overhead stunner earns point for Newcastle at Crystal Palace
23-Oct-2021 16:25:18 | The Guardian
A new face in the dugout and still no win. But at least life after Steve Bruce began on a positive note for Newcastle as Callum Wilson’s spectacular overhead kick rescued a point against Crystal Palace.
Watched on by the director, Amanda Staveley, in the absence of Yasir al-Rumayyan, Newcastle’s non-executive chairman from Saudi Arabia, the interim manager, Graeme Jones, showed just why he has been entrusted with ensuring a smooth transition after Bruce’s departure this week. A solid if unspectacular performance against vibrant opponents who were desperate to turn a run of draws into victories represented a decent start for the 51-year-old from Gateshead, even if he must have been grateful for Christian Benteke’s profligacy and the decision to disallow the Belgian’s late goal that would have sealed the points for Palace.
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