OPINION
It is never fair to blame one player alone for a disappointing result. In normal circumstances Newcastle’s 2-1 loss Wolves on Sunday evening might not even constitute an underwhelming outcome. The visitors came into the game off the back of a superb 2-1 win over Chelsea, and many Newcastle fans will have had very slim hopes of getting anything out of a fixture against the newly promoted side. To lose it at the death is always horrendous, sure, but in many ways the biggest disappointment will come from knowing that had they had 11 men on the pitch, the Magpies very probably could have held on for at least a draw. There will be much debate over whether or not Deandre Yedlin’s foul on Jota warranted a red card, but ultimately, the American should know better than to give Mike Dean a decision to make when he is the last man. In truth, it probably was not worthy of a dismissal, but a petulant tug in a moment of madness cost his side a point that could well be crucial come the end of the season.
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Wasn't a red but Yedlin shouldn't put himself in that position when Mike "Hollywood" Dean is waiting to cause a box office moment. #nufc
— Phyllis Dietrichson (@OfficielKaybaye) December 9, 2018
Yedlin ????? probably it’s time we say the truth, I like the lad but he is a constant liability.
— Twiva (@twiva_ltd) December 9, 2018
Yedlin’s only got himself to blame for that. Dreadful stuff. #NUFC
— Chris (@Chris_H52) December 9, 2018
?… was, definitely. Yedlin with the bone-headed-ist of all bone headed mistakes
— ? nufcmonkey.bsky.social (@NUFC_monkey) December 9, 2018
Sticking DeAndre Yedlin at centre back is hands down the worst decision Rafa Benitez has ever made as Newcastle manager. Baffling considering the options he had on the bench after Fernandez going off. @NUFC @NUFC360 @toonnews @NUFCTheMag
— Punk Rock Rebel (@misfitvandal) December 9, 2018
Im sorry but their isn’t any complaints their it was last man he was never gonna cover that! I think Yedlin had more Chance of getting himself back in! He is a liability!!! #defoared
— Sam Bailey (@SamBail14716614) December 9, 2018
Everyone will blame yedlin but Rafa has to take some blame. Yedlin offers us a lot going forward yet puts him in as a centre half. Should have brought on dummett and gone 4-4-2 #nufc
— Matt Standing (@wa7th3m) December 9, 2018
Yedlin, what are you doing? Total Liability #NEWWOL #nufc
— Aron Burton (@AronBurton17) December 9, 2018