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Leigh Curtis

Alan Shearer delivers X-rated verdict after Newcastle United drama against Nottingham Forest

BBC pundit Alan Shearer wasted no time in giving an X-rated verdict after Elliot Anderson's goal for Newcastle was ruled out against Nottingham Forest.

Anderson thought he had given the visitors the lead against the Reds when he headed in Alexander Isak's cross in the second half.

Magpies fans celebrated what looked to be a big goal as they chase a top-four finish until it was checked by VAR.

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After some time deliberating whether Sean Longstaff had been offside in the build-up, referee Paul Tierney was then sent to look at the monitor.

And after watching the incident again, he then crushed Newcastle's joy by adjudging Longstaff was offside when challenging for the ball which kept the score at 1-1.

That didn't go down well with Match of the Day pundit and Newcastle fan and legend Shearer, who Tweeted: "Oh f… off VAR."

And a Newcastle fan responded: "How can it be offside when it came off the defender? There was no deliberate ball played to Longstaff."

Another fan added: "I'm getting sick of it. Poor Anderson had his moment taken off him."

A third said: "How can that be offside when the NFFC defender booted it against Longstaff."

After Newcastle won the game late on through an Alexander Isak penalty, his second goal of the game, Shearer Tweeted: "Isak MOM you f…. beauty. Magnificent. Came back from a pathetic stupid VAR decision. Great character."

Was it the correct decision? Have your say in the comments section.

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