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Steve Howey reacts on Twitter to Newcastle defeat, praises Karl Darlow

Newcastle's United's Karl Darlow (Reuters)
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Newcastle United lost to Nottingham Forest in the Championship on Friday evening.

Steve Howey has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his reaction to Newcastle United’s defeat to Nottingham Forest on Friday evening.

Rafael Benitez’s side suffered their third successive competitive defeat, as they went down 2-1 to Forest away from home at the City Ground in the Championship.

It was a controversial game of football in which two Newcastle players were sent off. Jonjo Shelvey was dismissed in the 33rd minute, and Paul Dummett was sent off in first-half injury time.

Newcastle United's Karl Darlow

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow played well against the Reds, saving two penalties.

Former Newcastle defender Howey was following the match, and he was impressed with the performance of Darlow, who is 26 years of age, and of the Magpies.

Newcastle's Karl Darlow

Over the course of the 90 minutes at the City Ground on Friday evening, hosts Forest had 52% of the possession, took 17 shots of which nine were on target, and earned six corners, according to BBC Sport.

Vistors Newcastle had 48% of the possession, took six shots of which three were on target, and earned one corner, according to BBC Sport.

Newcastle United's Karl Darlow