A nice gesture from a West Ham site regarding the injured player after his car crash.
Classy Newcastle fans join in West Ham’s Antonio chant
That class was matched by their fans in the crowd to
West Ham supporters serenaded the striker with chants of ‘Antonio, Antonio, Antonioooo’.
It was arguably the loudest and most passionate the home support got all evening.
But the moment was made extra special as Newcastle’s 3,000 plus travelling contingent not only joined in the applause but the Antonio chant too.
It was a real touch of class which showed some things really are bigger than football rivalry.
Most opposition fans might join in the applause.
However, to join in the chant too really does sum up salt-of-the-earth Newcastle supporters.
Credit where it is due to them for a classy gesture.
And it may just have many Hammers fans rooting for them in that cup final this weekend.
Proper fans and a proper club – just like West Ham.