Newcastle defender Trippier embroiled in altercation with away fans after defeat

Kieran Trippier confronted angry Newcastle fans following their 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth and has urged them "not to panic".

A depleted Magpies side, who were without 11 players due to either injuries or suspension at the Vitality Stadium, were deservedly beaten on the south coast as Dominic Solanke's double ended their seven-match unbeaten league run.

As the players went to applaud the travelling fans after the final whistle, England full-back Trippier was filmed on social media responding to a supporter by saying: "Are the lads not giving everything? How many injuries have we got?"

Afterwards, Trippier played down the incident as he told Sky Sports: "The fans are emotional, they have travelled a long way.

"I had a chat with one of them, saying we are giving everything and there's no need to panic.

"We got beat and we apologise for that result, but the lads are giving everything."

Questioned about the altercation, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe told Sky Sports: "Kieran is fine. Emotions run high.

"We all feel a bit emotional after that from our perspective.

"We value all our away support, we value them greatly. We thank them for their support."

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes the spat between Trippier and the fans will quickly be forgotten.

He told Sky Sports: "You see a face or someone giving you a bit of stick and it happens as it's just passion.

"One thing I will say about Kieran Trippier is he's arguably been the club's best signing [since the Saudi takeover] in the dressing room, on the pitch.

"He's been unbelievable for that club and nobody cares more than him. It'll very soon be forgotten."

Ex-Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand added to Sky Sports: "As he said, it's an emotional time. You're never going to be able