Thomas Frank spoke to the media at St. James Park on Tuesday evening after our 2-2 draw against Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Here’s what he had to say…
Did you expect Cristian Romero to be your striker tonight with two goals?
Thomas: “The perfect bicycle kick, hit with the shin, aiming for that bottom corner. I think let’s start praising Cuti. I think he deserved that for an overall top performance, defending, on the ball, coolness, calmness, duels and then getting up there and scoring two goals. I think the bicycle kick will most likely get a little bit more praise, but I think the header is more exceptional, the way he does that is better than many strikers. That said, I really liked the character and the mentality in the team, what they showed after three tough games. To go here, the fourth game in 10 days, the third away game, very difficult place, go down two times and come back, it shows everything about the willingness and the mentality in the team. Also, the second one is very disappointing to concede because for me it’s never a penalty. Even speaking to someone from Newcastle, who didn’t think it’s a penalty. We need the consistency because that penalty would be given two times a game. I think the referee’s call on the pitch nailed it and VAR can only be if it’s clear and obvious. I want to speak about us, and the mentality coming back. A great point away from home, I’m happy with that. I think our fans, exceptional, travelling, 3,000 up here, the way they supported us throughout the game, singing, we also heard them singing and praising Vic throughout the game. That’s togetherness.”