A lot of Newcastle United fans have rushed to Tim Krul’s post after he started in Norwich City’s 0-0 draw with the Toon.
The Dutchman, who is valued at £4.5m by Transfermarkt, made a big save to deny Joelinton in the first half (0:52), but other than that had very little to do as Newcastle struggled to break the Canaries down.
Who is the better goalkeeper?
Krul
Dubravka
However, he did receive a good reception from the home crowd, and after the match, he thanked the Toon fans.
This went down brilliantly on Twitter with these Newcastle supporters who were happy to see Krul back.
And a Big Thank you to all the Geordies today for the amazing reception before the game and even more so after..
St. James’ park will always be a special place for me and my family.. #nufc pic.twitter.com/vDBVbc7Iod— Tim Krul (@TimKrul) February 1, 2020
Adopted geordie always gave 100% for us
— Kev (@K3v1n2017) February 1, 2020
Love u Timmy. Cracking servant for the club and was treated so unfairly by the fat man upstairs
— Oliver [DDL] (@nufcoliverr) February 1, 2020
Class act ??
— Dobby Solano (@DobbySolanoNUFC) February 1, 2020
All you’d ask for in a Newcastle player. A good pro who got what it meant. All the best.
— NUFCThreatLevel (@NUFCThreatLevel) February 1, 2020
Timmy..Timmy Krul!!? Adopted Geordie all the best mate!??
— Daniel Jardine (@DanielJardine9) February 1, 2020
A Geordie is always welcome back home #nufc
— Sport Newcastle (@SportNewcastle) February 1, 2020
Nothing more than you deserve Tim x
— Littlepuntie NUFC ???? ????? (@littlepuntie) February 1, 2020
Well deserved too mate ! My lad does the peak goalkeeper course for Ponteland United with Michael on Monday’s ! Cracking gloves too ????
— Steve Johnston (@Sjohnston7Steve) February 1, 2020
What do we think?
At one point in the match, Krul’s name rang around St James’ Park as the Toon worshipped a player who made 185 appearances for them from when he made his debut in 2006.
At one point, Krul was one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers, but injuries and a lack of form saw him decline.
However, at Norwich, Krul has been revitalised, and though the Canaries could be relegated, it is good to see that Krul has returned to his best.