A lot of Newcastle United fans have flocked to a post from their club containing a video from Andy Carroll’s Instagram page.
The video includes Matt Ritchie and two of the Toon’s new signings, Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson.
Carroll appears to say, “Ritchie to Bournemouth? Don’t think so, we bring Bournemouth to Ritchie.”
All three players then enjoy the moment as they have a laugh during what appears to be a team meal.
This post has drawn the attention of many Toon fans, who love this footage.
Are you happy that Ritchie has stayed with Newcastle?
Yes, he is an important player in the dressing room
No, I wanted him to leave
Haha love it.
— Dave Melia (@bodas73) September 8, 2020
Tremendous stuff.
— Run Geordie Run ????? (@rungeordierun) September 9, 2020
Class ????
— Craig Cavanagh (@CraigCav1) September 9, 2020
Clubs on a madness, something is brewing https://t.co/xFMDqHYQoV
— Richard Smart (@RicharddSmartt) September 8, 2020
Maybe my favourite tweet of the year!
— Rob (@cheekysquirrel3) September 9, 2020
This is so wholesome I love it
— Erica (@miggyalmironn) September 9, 2020
Carroll looked to be referencing rumours that Newcastle were preparing a swap deal involving Ritchie as they looked to bring in Wilson from the Scotsman’s former club, Bournemouth.
However, in the end, the Toon made a bid of £20m that the Cherries accepted, and Wilson moved to St. James’ Park without Ritchie going in the opposite direction.
This has pleased these Toon fans, who are happy that the 30-year-old is staying with the club.
I’m delighted Ritchie is still there tbh. Not get many boys like that that still play for the jersey. ????????
— KeefRamone13 (@KRamone13) September 8, 2020
I love Wore Ritchie man. Absolute Card
— Callum Lewis ???? (@callum592) September 8, 2020
I will be gutted if Ritchie leaves
— Michael Wilson (@mickywils) September 8, 2020
Ritchie has played with Wilson on 61 occasions, while he has played with Fraser on 35 occasions while they were all at Bournemouth, so you can see why Carroll seems pleased with the Toon’s business.
The 16-time Scottish international only just signed a new contract with Newcastle in March.
Still, it was thought that the Cherries were keen on having him back to help them in the Championship, but it looks like he will be staying on Tyneside for now, and this footage of him has gone down well with many Newcastle fans.