Callum Wilson shows Newcastle United respect with cocky St James' Park claim West Ham fans would love
Callum Wilson has revealed whether he would celebrate if he scored a goal for West Ham United against Newcastle United.
Callum Wilson joined West Ham United following his departure from Newcastle United on a free transfer in the summer.
The 33-year-old started the recent 3-1 win for West Ham over Newcastle at the London Stadium but didn’t get on the scoresheet. Still, Wilson has scored twice in eight Premier League appearances for The Hammers so far.
The striker spent five seasons at Newcastle, scoring 49 goals in 130 appearances for the club. Wilson was a well-respected player by head coach Eddie Howe and the Newcastle supporters for his service to the club.
Wilson also previously worked under Howe at AFC Bournemouth between 2014 and 2020, with the pair striking up a strong working relationship.
Premier League ask Callum Wilson awkward Newcastle United question
The Premier League asked various players for their opinions on celebrating after scoring against a former club, to which Wilson gave an interesting response. Despite Newcastle facing Bournemouth six times in the Premier League while Wilson was a Magpies player, the striker missed all six due to injury.
But Wilson could make his return to St James’ Park with West Ham when the sides meet in the Premier League in March.
“It’s respect, I wouldn’t do it [celebrate],” Wilson claimed. “And when I score at St James’ Park this year, I won’t celebrate.”
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Wilson previously made a confident celebration prediction linked to West Ham during his time at Newcastle where he promised he would do the ‘Macarena’ at the London Stadium when he scored.
Lo and behold, the former Newcastle No. 9 found the net just six minutes into a 5-1 win in 2023 and proceeded to do the famous dance.
"I love scoring at that place [London Stadium] and I've promised to do the Macarena," said Wilson ahead of the match.
"I want all the bubbles blowing on me while I'm doing it if I score there. But maybe I'll have to do it from the bench - I'll be warming up doing the Macarena!"
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Dan Burn makes interesting Newcastle United admission
The same question about celebrating against a former club was put to Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who just so happens to have scored against two of his former clubs in Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League - celebrating both.
Explaining his mindset, Burn said: “If you’re a striker who scores 20 goals a season then yeah, maybe [don’t celebrate] but if you’re a defender like me who gets maybe one or two a season, I’m celebrating, it doesn’t matter who it was.
“I would celebrate against Newcastle if I was playing for someone else. I’m just letting you know now.”