Kalvin Phillips’ loan spell at West Ham took another unfortunate turn as his foul led to a dramatic Newcastle comeback at St. James’ Park.
Phillips entered the game as a substitute in the 69th minute but found himself at the center of attention just seven minutes later when he conceded a penalty for a foul on Anthony Gordon. Gordon capitalized on Phillips’ missed clearance, prompting the referee to award Newcastle a penalty, which Alexander Isak converted to narrow the gap to one goal.
The situation worsened for Phillips and West Ham as Harvey Barnes scored twice late in the game to secure a stunning victory for the Magpies.
Fans took to social media to express their dismay at Phillips’ performance. Many criticized his loan spell at West Ham, with some labeling it as one of the worst in history. One fan stated,
Bemused by Phillips’ misfortune, fans flocked to X to share their opinion on the midfielder. @UtdEra_ said: “Kalvin Phillips to West Ham could go down as the worst loan of all time. He’s shocking.”
West Ham fan @alanrzepa could not believe it. He said: “Kalvin Phillips can’t play for us ever again.”
@HughMurray1894 added: “I actually feel bad for Kalvin Phillips at this point.”
@thomasjrennie believes there are higher powers at stake. He said: “Never, ever bring on Kalvin Phillips. He’s cursed.”
Jamie Kent drew comparisons to another awful loan signing. He said: “Kalvin Phillips is having genuinely one of the worse loan spells I’ve seen since Denis Suarez at Arsenal.”
Comparisons were drawn to other infamous loan signings, highlighting the severity of Phillips’ struggles. One fan likened his situation to Denis Suarez’s ill-fated spell at Arsenal.
Phillips’ woes extend beyond his loan spell at West Ham, as he has also been dropped from the England squad since joining the club. With the European Championship approaching, time is running out for Phillips to prove himself worthy of a place in the national team. However, his recent performances have only served to diminish his chances of selection.
Since his move to West Ham, Phillips’ career trajectory has taken a downturn, leaving many questioning his future prospects. Despite his talent and potential, Phillips must overcome his recent struggles to revive his career and reclaim his place among England’s elite players.