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Newcastle fans fume at ‘stupid’ Callum Wilson after ‘disaster’ v Forest
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Callum O’Connell
Sun 23 February 2025 19:52, UK
Newcastle United fans have been left raging at Callum Wilson after his substitute appearance during their clash v Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s side limped over the finish line to claim a 4-3 win after Callum Hudson-Odoi’s opener was met by goals from Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy, and a brace from Alexander Isak.
The second-half saw Forest mount a fight back thanks to goals from Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates which led to a nervous end to the game for the home side.
However, it was the 87th-minute arrival of Wilson which left many supporters raging after he failed to impact the game to the desired level.
In eight minutes on the pitch, the former England striker failed to complete a single dribble, lost all three of his attempted ground duels, lost possession three times and completed just one pass. [Sofascore]
The most alarming moment for the supporters came as he was presented with two opportunities to waste time in the corner or feed his teammates, but chose to go for goal instead.
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As a result, Wilson has come in for heavy criticism from his own fans since the full-time whistle.
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Callum Wilson’s performances have been heavily criticised at Newcastle. (Credit: Getty Images)
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Wilson’s long-term future at Newcastle remains up in the air as things stand, as his current contract is set to expire at the end of the current season.
Football Insider revealed in December that Newcastle will let Wilson leave for free in the summer after growing frustrated with his injuries and inconsistency.
No talks have been held over a potential new deal, while they remain keen to clear his wages from the bill to help them reinvest in Howe’s first-team squad.
Meanwhile, Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is being eyed by Newcastle as a possible Wilson replacement, with plans already in place for his departure.
Callum Wilson slammed for ‘disaster’ v Nottingham Forest
Wilson’s impact on Newcastle games has been minimal so far this season, as he has missed 20 of their 26 Premier League games so far through injury.
That has been a source of frustration for Howe and the St James’ Park faithful, but his performances when fit and called upon have been nothing short of uninspiring.
Following the Nottingham Forest victory, Newcastle fans have taken to social media to express their anger at Wilson, labelling him “stupid” and “embarrassing”.
Callum Wilson, that was the biggest disaster of a substitute appearance I have ever ever seen. Wow
— Joshua (@NUFCJS) February 23, 2025
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Absymal from Callum Wilson. Twice he should’ve ran for the corner and thought only of himself instead of the team. Selfish, stupid, and lucky to get away with it. I know he’s playing for his future, but those moments should confirm his release in the summer. Team first. #nufc
— Andrew Lawes (@LegendofLawes) February 23, 2025
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That Callum Wilson performance was embarrassing aswell. Do not let him anywhere near a contract with a pen next to it
— (@MichaelNUFC_) February 23, 2025
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The downfall of Callum Wilson is tragic
— Portgas L.T. (@LetlotloK9) February 23, 2025
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Callum Wilson with the worst 5 minute cameo ever in the history of sports
— ¹⁴ #HoweOut (@6IXNUFC) February 23, 2025
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Anyway this cameo from Callum Wilson probably the worst sub appearance I’ve ever watched in my life
— Ollie Thomas (@TalkCPFC) February 23, 2025
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Callum Wilson is such a tragic footballer. Incredibly selfish not to play Tonali and Anthony Gordon when Newcastle were on the break.
— Anthony Maruwa (@anthonymaruwa) February 23, 2025
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That Callum Wilson cameo has proper rattled me. It was pathetic
— Sam (@joelellie_) February 23, 2025
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Callum Wilson stinks man twice should have took It corner and lost it and then at the end easiest pass to Gordon to make it 5-3 but never got his head up
— Magee_316 (@JakeMartinMagee) February 23, 2025
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Win or not that was catastrophic 2nd half absolutely pathetic game management absolutely pathetic, Callum wilson trying step overs and trying to shoot instead of seeing the game out happy delusional man #NEWNFO #NUFC
— Ryan Mitchell-Hird (@MitchyTries) February 23, 2025
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Callum Wilson is a shocking footballer.
— Paul Beenis (@PaulBeenis16) February 23, 2025
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