Newcastle United were beaten by Fulham in their Championship opener on Friday.
An new boy Grant Hanley endured an indifferent debut for Newcastle Unite as Fulham took all 3 points in the opening game of the season.
The Magpies travelled to Craven Cottage on Friday looking to make a positive start to their Championship campaign. Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez played 5 debutants for the clash after a busy transfer window so far, and Hanley was among them.
Things did not go to plan, however, as a goal from Fulham striker Matt Smith saw Slavisa Jokanovic’s side secure a win and give the West London club a good start to the new campaign.
It was a highly frustrating evening for Benitez’s side, as they failed to create many chances and saw a clear penalty shout turned down.
Defensively they also looked rocky, and Hanley’s stats from the game show he endured an indifferent debut.
| Match | Passing Accuracy | Won Tackle | Interception Won | Ball Recovery | Aerial Won | Outfielder Block | Effective Clearance | Mins Played | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Hanley | Fulham vs Newcastle | 88% | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 90 |
Although he managed five ball recoveries in total, won three aerial duels and made six effective clearances (and enjoyed a passing accuracy of 88%), Hanley’s failure to register a won tackle, interception or outfielder block throughout the game means that this will be a debut he will be keen to forget.
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