Nick Woltemade releases statement after scoring an own goal for Newcastle United against Sunderland



Nick Woltemade releases statement after scoring an own goal for Newcastle United against Sunderland



Nick Woltemade was among the first Newcastle United players to communicate on social media after the defeat to Sunderland.



The Tyne-Wear derby returned to the Premier League stage for the first time in nine years and, sadly, Newcastle United fans saw history repeat itself.



Once again, the Black Cats beat the Magpies at the Stadium of Light.



Indeed, a farcical own goal from Woltemade of all people sealed Newcastle’s 1-0 defeat away at Sunderland.



Eddie Howe’s side were just at the races on Sunday, as is usually the case in away games right now.



The German started for Newcastle on Wearside and endured a miserable derby day debut.



After the game, he sent a message to supporters on Instagram.