We knew it was going to happen but still
Newcastle United have confirmed this evening that Ryan Taylor and Jonas Gutierrez have been released. More at http://t.co/6wuhjKS0XX
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 29, 2015
Mike Ashley is public enemy number one on Tyneside, and if possible his stock has sunk to a new low tonight after Newcastle confirmed that that the man who scored the goal to keep the club in the Premier League is now unemployed.
On the club’s website tonight it’s been revealed that Jonas Gutierrez and Ryan Taylor have both been informed that the club are throwing them out when their contracts end next month.
The decision seems especially heartless as Gutierrez had only just returned to the first team after battling cancer, and scored in their 2-0 win over West Ham on the final day of the season to ensure their survival in the Premier League.
The club’s statement with quotes from managing director Lee Charnley to thank both men for their service is hradly filled with warmth
“Ryan and Jonas have both contributed significantly to Newcastle United over a number of years and on behalf of the Board, I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to both players for the excellent service they have given the club.
“It was a great pleasure to see Ryan and Jonas come back into the team in recent weeks and compete at the highest level after the injury and illness battles they have had to overcome. To come through those difficult periods with such strength and dignity will have given hope and inspiration to many and it is clear that our supporters have a deep connection and affection for both players, as does everyone associated with the club.”
Gutierrez is probably relived to have finally cut his ties with the club as he previously stated that he could ‘never forgive’ the club for the way they treated him when diagnosed with cancer in 2013.
Gutierrez did give us one of the moments of the season however when he was warmly received by Liverpool fans on his comeback to first-team action.
Tonight he’s tweeted about the decision to let him go
#NUFC #THANKS #FANS #ThisIsForYou https://t.co/c4fSsmSDMW pic.twitter.com/5oebVC4E7b
— Jonas Gutierrez (@elgalgojonas) May 29, 2015
Two things I learn from my illness how you can support a player (newcastle fans) and how you leAve a player alone (newcastle owner)
— Jonas Gutierrez (@elgalgojonas) May 29, 2015
H/t to NUFC
