FANS have turned a “very humble” Kevin Nolan gesture with Jurgen Klopp into another excuse to troll Newcastle assistant boss Jason Tindall.
London Stadium coach Nolan jumped out of the way and pointed to David Moyes, so that Liverpool chief Klopp would shake the West Ham chief’s hand first following Saturday’s 2-2 draw.
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In contrast, Tindall has been labelled a “mad dog” as well as an “attention seeker” and even had his Wikipedia page changed over his habit of moving in for hand-grasping ahead of Toon boss Eddie Howe.
Viewers hailed Hammers’ legend Nolan as a “proper football man” who showed “humility” and “pure respect” to Moyes.
The ex-Newcastle and West Ham midfielder waited patiently for Moyes to shake hands with Klopp and then hugged the German himself.
But many reckon it showed up Tindall’s antics in a bad light.
One claimed: “Newcastle’s assistant would have made himself the main character.”
A second wrote: “NUFC assistant coach needs to learn!”
And a third joked: “Enough to have Jason Tindall turning in his sun bed.”
Many supporters reckon Nolan avoiding shaking hands before Moyes was a perfect tribute to outgoing icon Klopp.
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One said: “That’s the hands of a legend. We are going to miss Jürgen Klopp.”
Another added: “Klopp’s a class act, end of an era for Liverpool. Nolan’s got good form too, respect all around.”
But most of the comments simply praised Nolan.
One fan summed up the feelings of many: “It’s called loyalty and KN has always carried himself well both off and on the field.”
Meanwhile, eager Tindall has seen his hand snubbed by managers – who preferred to shake with Howe first.
And last summer his Wikipedia entry was briefly edited to: “Jason James Tindall (born 15 November 1977) is an English professional football manager and former player, who is currently the centre of attention at Newcastle United.”
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