Newcastle slapped by an All-Black

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By: Manu Tournoux

Newcastle slapped by an All-Black

New Zealand striker Chris Wood shone on Tuesday in Newcastle. The Nottingham Forest center forward slammed a hat-trick for the first sensation of Boxing Day.

Boxing Day 2023 started with a bit of a sensation. Newcastle were surprised on Tuesday at home by Nottingham Forest (1-3) as part of the 18th day of the English Championship.

If the Magpies had taken the lead with a penalty converted by Alexander Isak, Chris Wood really hurt them. The New Zealand striker scored a hat-trick at Saint-James Park (45th+1, 53rd, 60th).

The 32-year-old center forward, specify Opta statisticians, is the seventh player to score three times consecutively (without an opponent’s goal in the meantime) during Boxig Day, after Thierry Henry (2000), Kevin Phillips ( 2000), Robbie Fowler (2001), Dimitar Berbatov (2011), Gareth Bale (2012) and Harry Kane (2017).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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