Kalvin Phillips Faces Fan Backlash After West Ham's Defeat to Newcastle

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April 01, 2024 · 1 min read

Kalvin Phillips Faces Fan Backlash After West Ham's Defeat to Newcastle
FootBall | April 01, 2024
Kalvin Phillips protests to referee Robert Jones after giving away a penalty. (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty)

Kalvin Phillips had a disappointing moment during his loan spell at West Ham when he was filmed engaging in a heated exchange with fans following their 4-3 defeat to Newcastle. The midfielder, who has struggled to find form since joining from Manchester City in January conceded a disputed penalty shortly after being substituted on.

Despite West Ham leading 3-1 when Phillips entered the game, Newcastle staged a comeback winning with goals from Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes. In a video circulating on social media, Phillips can be seen reacting angrily to criticism from fans as he boards the team coach.

West Ham manager David Moyes explained his decision to bring Phillips on, expressing disappointment with the team’s defensive performance in the latter stages of the match. The club has chosen not to comment on the incident.