Newcastle United supporters are split on Jacob Murphy’s post-match comments and goal celebration at the weekend.

Jacob Murphy - having just scored arguably his best Newcastle United goal - immediately stuck it to the travelling supporters. Ears cupped, chest out and an angry roar to the away end, the 31-year-old let his feelings known.

Speaking post-match, Murphy directly addressed the critics. He told reporters: “I had a specific role today which I thought I carried out very well, which helped give solidity to the team and give us good structure.

“(On) another day, I walk away with two assists and a goal. I think for some people, my playing style might not be for them, but I know what I bring and it's effective. Believe me.”

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But what exactly was Murphy raging about? One would suggest it is the noise online following the summer transfer window.

Newcastle rejected a £15million offer from Nottingham Forest for Murphy on deadline day. Given his age and contract - set to expire at the end of the season - many questioned whether this was the right decision.

Inside the ground and on matchdays, Murphy has received overwhelming support for nine years. His beef can only be aimed at the social media consensus - and he does take note.

At the back end of last season, Murphy pulled up The Gazette for a tweet questioning the decision to make him captain against Crystal Palace. The differences were set aside the following week but this showed that the players do pay attention.

Murphy’s comments have divided opinion among Newcastle fans. One supporter wrote: “Good for him. He's taken a lot of stick lately… and answered it with Newcastle's goal of the season.”

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However, not everyone was sympathetic towards the wideman. In truth, the majority seemed to find Murphy’s comments in poor form.

“Such toxicity in our squad,” another user wrote. “(You) can’t take the slightest bit of criticism before biting back thinking they’re top Premier League players. Needs sorting or we’ll end up like Man United and Spurs. Average players with huge egos.”

Where do you stand on Murphy’s celebration and post-match comments? Did he overstep the mark?

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