Scotland and Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie, however, suffered from a brief lack of awareness when he launched a foul-mouthed rant at a linesman in Monday night's Premier League clash against Brighton.
After referee Simon Hooper blew for a free-kick following Ritchie's trip on a Brighton player, the 16-times capped star turned around and told the officials exactly what he thought of the decision.Unfortunately for Ritchie, a pitchside microphone picked up every syllable of the outburst.He blurted out: "How have you given that, ya wee d***?" The match at the Amex Stadium ended in a goalless draw as Steve Bruce's Magpies now look ahead to hosting newly-crowned champions Liverpool in the final day of the season on Sunday.
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