Newcastle United weren’t able to replicate their winning form from the weekend as they drew with Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening.
The Magpies took the lead when two of Steve Bruce’s substitutes combined in the 68th minute with Dwight Gayle getting on the end of Andy Carroll’s free-kick, but that was shortlived as the visitors bagged seven minutes from time.
Ahmed Elmohamady caught the defence napping from a corner to give the relegation-threatened strugglers a lifeline.
Once again, there were no supporters in attendance, but the game was widely broadcast and fans did indeed tune in and despite the poor performance, they were thrilled with winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
If the takeover falls through, can we keep ASM?
Absolutely!
Not a chance!
Per SofaScore, the 23-year-old recorded a whopping ten successful dribbles, won 13 of his 19 duels and had three attempts at goal without being able to find the net.
It’s led to some fans lauding him up to be an “entertainer” in the same ilk as Hatem Ben Arfa and Laurent Robert whilst others described his display as “phenomenal.”
There were also many in disbelief that the northeast side have a star of his quality playing in the black and white stripes.
Here’s how the rest of the fanbase reacted…
https://twitter.com/Calvo98_/status/1275837420492054530
https://twitter.com/eurotiger1974/status/1275860426778128385?s=20
In these dark times, Allan St Maximin is our Gucci light.#NUFC
— Michael Hayes (@hayes3010) June 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/Northanhymbre/status/1275856234122534913?s=20
Here man, Allan Saint-Maximin is some player like! Need this take over to happen because if not he won’t be at Newcastle for long 🤞🏼 #NUFC
— Garry Allison (@GarryAllison) June 24, 2020
Allan Saint-Maximin really is a special talent isn’t he. Without him this season Newcastle would have been relegated. #NUFC
— Dazza (@NUFC_DazzaD) June 24, 2020
If the #NUFCTakeover doesnt happen I’ll put my house on it that Asm will be straight out the door for around 40-50 mil. Guy stands out in our squad by a country mile. #Nufc #Cans
— Kevin (@kevymartins) June 25, 2020
ASM is what we had hoped for with Cabella, Thauvin or even Obertan. Got that French magic back on the wings. Don't know how long we can hold him for if the takeover doesn't go through.#NUFC #NEWAVL
— Toon Army India (@ToonArmyIndia) June 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/_Connor94/status/1275861202992840705?s=20
Why do I keep thinking ASM is way too good for us? #nufc
— Stan (@StanTheGull) June 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/dspontiusl/status/1275856259468713985?s=20
https://twitter.com/FussballTim_/status/1275855993960910854?s=20
ASM looking electric tonight, looks a massive threat whenever and wherever he gets the ball #nufc
— Vocal Hero (@TheVocalHero) June 24, 2020
That disgusting from ASM 😍😍😍😍😍 #NUFC
— Corey Nicholson (@TopToon99) June 24, 2020
ASM is better than Messi, there I said it. We’re all thinking it.
— Jack (@immrsnrub) June 24, 2020