Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth given fitting St. James' Park send off
Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth received a heartfelt farewell from Newcastle United fans at St. James' Park. Both players are set to leave the club as their contracts expire at the end of the season. The event included tributes and a lap of honour to celebrate their contributions to the team.
- ▪Kieran Trippier was honored with a guard of honour and received a standing ovation during his final match.
- ▪Emil Krafth was presented with a framed photograph of his Carabao Cup victory by Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson.
- ▪Both players participated in a post-match lap of honour to conclude the home campaign.
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