Will Osula could emerge as Newcastle's penalty taker after Gordon's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Newcastle United is evaluating its options for penalty takers following Anthony Gordon's departure to Barcelona. In a recent preseason match against Darlington, Will Osula converted a penalty to help lead Newcastle to a 3-0 victory, positioning himself as a potential first-choice for the role. With Gordon previously converting all nine of his penalties last season, Osula's successful attempt may indicate a shift in responsibilities. Other candidates like Bruno Guimaraes and Nick Woltemade have missed penalties recently, potentially opening the door for Osula. This situation develops as Newcastle transitions under a new manager ahead of the Premier League season.
- •Newcastle defeated Darlington 3-0 in a preseason match.
- •Will Osula converted a penalty, potentially becoming the new primary taker.
- •Anthony Gordon's exit leaves a vacancy in penalty duties.
- •Gordon successfully converted all nine penalties last season.
- •Bruno Guimaraes and Nick Woltemade missed recent crucial penalties.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will Osula’s New Role Emerges After Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle Exit
"Newcastle United is still working through several unanswered questions ahead of the new Premier League season, with Anthony Gordon’s departure leaving one important responsibility up for grabs that nobody had talked about until now. The Magpies started their preseason on the right foot, beating Darlington 3-0, and while the result itself wasn’t really surprising, one […]
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