Second yellow after final whistle
Lloyd Kelly was sent off in bizarre circumstances as Newcastle lost 2-1 to Manchester City at St James’ Park. The defender received a second yellow card from referee Tim Robinson after the final whistle had blown.
Kelly had already been booked during the match for a foul on Savinho. The second caution came following a confrontation with City’s Erling Haaland as players headed down the tunnel. Kelly appeared to square up to the Norwegian striker.
Frustrated by the decision, Kelly let his emotions boil over. As he entered the tunnel he aimed a powerful kick at the door, sending it flying off its hinges. The incident was captured on stadium cameras and is likely to feature in the referee’s report.
Eddie Howe reacts to the incident
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe addressed the red card after the game: “I haven’t seen the incident back properly, but Lloyd is a very calm character normally. It’s a frustrating end to a difficult game for us. We’ll have to see what the fallout is from that.”
Kelly will now serve a one-match suspension, ruling him out of Newcastle’s next Premier League fixture. The defender’s reaction highlights the tension of a hard-fought defeat against the league leaders.
