Newcastle's Jason Tindall Sent Off Against Villa

Newcastle United's assistant manager Jason Tindall was sent off during the half-time break of their Boxing Day match against Aston Villa following a heated confrontation with Villa's head coach Unai Emery. The drama unfolded after a first half filled with tension, where Villa striker Jhon Duran was also dismissed. Tindall allegedly irked Emery by shushing him after a foul was called against Newcastle's Alexandre Isak, leading to an angry exchange. Initially appearing in the press box, Tindall was later escorted to the stands by security. Newcastle confirmed his dismissal, which follows strict Premier League rules regarding coaching positions in the technical area. Despite the controversy, Newcastle secured a 2-0 victory, marking their third consecutive win in the league.