Joelinton backs Miley after critics target teenager

Joelinton describes seeing Newcastle United team-mate Lewis Miley “get stick” after a historic moment as troubling, but the Brazilian believes real supporters are firmly in the teenager’s side.

Miley made the decision to limit replies to an X post during his 50th first-team appearance for Newcastle over the weekend. Given that he is still young, it is understood that this was a precaution.

The 19-year-old produced a strong performance in his first Premier League start since February, drawing one goal against Bournemouth. However, a small minority of social media users still criticised him for his performance.

Fans have since sent messages of support for Miley’s actions on the social media platform, and captain Bruno Guimaraes praised his fellow midfielder as a “top player and guy.”

Joelinton praised Miley as a “great future in front of him” during Newcastle’s 4-1 win over Bradford City on Wednesday night.

Following the third-round tie in the Carabao Cup, Joelinton said, “It’s always difficult when you see your team-mate get stick.” “It’s been a difficult time for me here as well. I am aware of the situation.

“I am aware that the team and a young player have strong supporters.” On Sunday, he performed really well. Everyone needs to look in the mirror and improve, and the team needs to improve.

Miley praised Newcastle’s “amazing” “travelling support” on Sunday, saying he was proud to have reached the milestone for his boyhood club.

At the age of 17 years and 226 days, the midfielder set a number of records while leading a breakout campaign at Newcastle a few years ago. He also became the youngest player to contribute an assist to an English side.

Miley continued to have back- and foot injuries and has had to compete fiercely for a starting spot in front of fellow midfielders Guimaraes, Joelinton, and Sandro Tonali.

Miley, it must be said, did not start for Eddie Howe’s starting lineup for Bradford, but he did, in a way that speaks for himself.

The head coach of Newcastle said, “I thought Lewie was excellent. In part, I believe he helped us a lot during the initial phase. Joe and Bruno served as a springboard, really, to control that midfield area as he played some lovely little deft touches and short passes into it.