Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka reveals backlash before Manchester United loan terminated
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMartin Dubravka received 'offensive' messages from a section of Newcastle supporters after he signed for Manchester United on loan.
Dubravka joined United on a season-long loan in the summer transfer window and the club paid a £2million loan fee to sign him, but the move failed and Newcastle eventually made the decision to recall the Slovakian in January.
Although Dubravka was expected to play in Europa League fixtures and domestic cup matches for United, David de Gea remained first choice in Europe, which mean he was given just two starts in the Carabao Cup early rounds. ALSO READ: Garnacho has responded to warning from Man United's dressing room The goalkeeper has featured only twice for Eddie Howe's side since his loan recall and he's now opened up on the abuse he received for making the switch to Old Trafford, which saw a minority on Tyneside direct anger at him.
Dubravka is one of Newcastle’s longest-serving players, but a section of the North East club's supporters were not happy at his decision to sign for United on loan, instead of fighting for his place with Nick Pope as the No.1. “Some [of the messages] were very harsh.
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