Gutierrez: I'll wear Spiderman mask in future
ON a day when protests were all the rage at St James' Park, Jonás Gutiérrez explained his refusal to celebrate his long-awaited first goal for Newcastle United was down to one of his own.
Saturday witnessed the Magpies' first match at their home ground since plans were announced to sell its naming rights. That coincided with Chris Hughton's appointment as permanent manager and confirmation that Mike Ashley has put plans to sell the club on ice for a second time in 12 months. Before, during and after the 3-1 win over Peterborough United there were protests at the name change and Ashley's continued tenure. Gutiérrez gave the owner a vote of confidence, and explained his downbeat reaction to finding the net was a result of untrue transfer gossip.
"I did not celebrate because there was speculation I wanted to leave," said the Argentina international. "I do not know who said it but for me it is incredible, because I never said nothing.
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