A lot of Newcastle United fans have responded to Joelinton finally breaking his goal drought during the Toon’s 4-1 win over Rochdale in the FA Cup.
Joelinton, who cost Newcastle £40m has struggled in front of goal all season; however, in his 24th appearance for the club, he slotted home his second goal.
Are you happy for Joelinton?
Yes, this could be the turning point
No, he needs to score in the Premier League now
This has delighted some Toon fans.
JOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEELLLLINTOOOOOON!!!
4-0 NEWCASTLE! pic.twitter.com/NBjjpeP5GP
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 14, 2020
Linton when he walks in the changers pic.twitter.com/OwgH3fSaOk
— Kev (@k30evc) January 14, 2020
Get in there Big Joeeeeeeeee #NUFC
— davidlabelle7 (@david_labelle) January 14, 2020
YEEEEWWAASSSSSS HESSSS BACCKKKKKK
— Football Polls (@FootballPoll2) January 14, 2020
GET INNN JOELINTON SON FINALLY!!! 4-0 and great assist from Young Allen.
— callum lewis (@callum592) January 14, 2020
He needed that. Now get behind the lad next game!
— Charlie (@CS94DD) January 14, 2020
Other Newcastle supporters, though, are not happy that it has taken him this long to score.
About time
— Mark Fugler (@mark_fugler) January 14, 2020
So he’s better than a bottom half League 1 team. Fantastic. Chelsea at the weekend.
— Adam (@tabret2004) January 15, 2020
That’s why you pay the £40m, to come up with the important 4th goal when 3-0 up at home to League 1 Rochdale ?
— Phillip Lowry (@Plowry89) January 15, 2020
About time…still not fit to wear the no 9 though
— kevin appleby (@jkevinappleby) January 14, 2020
What do we think?
Joelinton, who is valued at £27m by Transfermarkt, finished off a good team move from the Magpies – as Andy Carroll played the ball out to Tom Allan, who whipped in a delightful low cross, and there was Joelinton to finish it off.
St James’ Park erupted with relief as much as joy as the 23-year-old charged over to hug Steve Bruce.
Bruce has stuck by Joelinton, and the Brazilian was clearly grateful for his manager’s support.
Yes, it was a goal against Rochdale, but this should do wonders for Joelinton’s confidence. Look what has happened to Almiron?
He has scored four goals in seven games after going 26 matches without one. This could be the kickstart that Joelinton needed.