Some West Brom fans have been reacting to Kieran Gibbs’ return from injury on social media as the 30-year-old left-back played a full 90 minutes in West Brom’s 3-2 FA Cup loss to Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Gibbs made his first West Brom appearance in over two months in midweek, having been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in the Baggies’ Championship clash with Leeds United on New Year’s Day, in which he was replaced after just 18 minutes of play.
Despite losing 3-2 to the Magpies, some West Brom fans took solace in Gibbs’ involvement in the entirety of Tuesday’s FA Cup tie. Some Baggies supporters took to social media in the wake of Gibbs’ return from injury to share a positive outlook on the full-back’s return to action. Read the positive reactions of some West Brom fans to Gibbs’ return from injury in the tweets below.
Were you happy with Gibbs' performance versus Newcastle?YES, GIBBS' PERFORMANCE WAS A POSITIVE
NO, GIBBS WAS POOR IN TUESDAY'S GAME
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One positive I will take from tonight is that Gibbs managed the 90 mins #wba
— Gemma Downes (@gemmadowneswba) March 3, 2020
Disappointing to go out but ultimately we couldn’t cope with the pace & movement of Almiron & Saint Maximin, good to see Gibbs back, Phillips best game in along time & Krov lifted us when he came on…. #UTA #wba
— Jay Hickman (@HurricaneHic147) March 3, 2020
There were positives though, thought Edwards had a great game, Phillips looked good during the second half, Harper done ok, Gibbs was excellent #wba
— Shane Evansi? ?? (@ShaneoTheBaggie) March 3, 2020
Strange game today think we made Newcastle looked better then they were Gibbs top quality today showing why he’s one of the best full backs in the league but we had our chances should have took them hopefully there’s a response now Saturday #wba
— Jon Simonian (@_Simonian) March 3, 2020
Plus points from tonight Phillips best game in a while much more like it , krov excellent and a important 90 minutes into Gibbs #wba
— Jason Wheeler (@lebouf1976) March 3, 2020
Some positives from the game. Main one being Gibbs played a full 90 minutes as well. #wba https://t.co/bhVXZa0pJf
— Barnaby (@Barnaby1996) March 3, 2020
What do we think?
It may be fair to say that playing a full 90 minutes in his first game back from injury is a positive sign for Gibbs, as well as Baggies supporters, to take from West Brom’s recent clash with Newcastle.
It may also be fair to say that the 30-year-old left-back made a solid defensive contribution on his return from injury. Gibbs made a total of three interceptions in Tuesday’s game, which is as many interceptions as any player made for either side in this fixture, according to WhoScored.com.
In addition to that, Gibbs made two successful tackles, one key pass, and one successful dribble versus Newcastle. There may be plenty of positives for some West Brom supporters to take from Gibbs’ performance this past Tuesday, despite the reality that the Baggies ultimately lost the game.