Geremi
Former Cameroon midfielder Geremi, who enjoyed a distinguished career with stints at Real Madrid and Chelsea, has expressed his admiration for Newcastle United’s supporters, describing them as the most passionate he has encountered. The atmosphere at St James’ Park was particularly electric during the recent Champions League clash against Barcelona, leaving the Catalan stars impressed.
Geremi said: “Without a doubt, Newcastle fans are the most passionate. Newcastle isn’t the biggest city, geographically, but on the day of a game, the city transforms into the club’s colours – just black-and-white everywhere. On the way there, everything was in black-and-white, everyone was wearing the kit. Everywhere. If you were a stranger in town, if you were cut off from the news, you’d be certain to know what was going on – a Newcastle game. Everywhere you looked, a fan would be in a shirt.”
Geremi, who captained Newcastle United during his tenure under Sam Allardyce, highlighted the unmatched enthusiasm of the club’s supporters. Despite the club’s recent strides under manager Eddie Howe, Geremi voiced concerns over the departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool in a £130 million transfer.
Geremi said: “My one worry is that they still found themselves in the position of letting their best player leave. I think the problem for Newcastle is that Alexander Isak’s departure means more than just losing one excellent player. If you want to challenge in Europe or for the Premier League, you just can’t afford to let your best players leave. Isak was already settled, Newcastle were doing well, and then all of a sudden he decided he wanted to go to Liverpool. For me, it’s a huge loss. Let’s see what their new signings do instead of him. I don’t think that Wissa will definitely be the man to slot straight in to replace Alexander Isak. He’s a new signing, he needs time to gel, and he has to get over his injury.”
Geremi’s remarks underscore the potential challenges Newcastle may face in maintaining their competitive edge following Isak’s exit. While the club’s new signings, including Wissa, present opportunities, Geremi cautioned that they may require time to adapt and fill the void left by Isak. As Newcastle continues to establish itself as a formidable force, the passionate support of its fans remains a vital asset in navigating the challenges ahead.
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