Anthony Gordon claims the “very aggressive” environment he was in at Everton contributed to the perception people have of him.
The Newcastle winger stated to Mail+ on March 8 that while he accepts that some may view him as a “Scouse scally,” he maintains that this isn’t who he is personally.
The 23-year-old admitted his new colleagues “hated” him when he arrived because of his notoriety from playing for the Toffees. He departed Goodison for St. James’ Park in January of last season in a trade valued up to £45 million [Sky Sports].
“I understand the Scouse scally perception, but I’m not like that at all outside of football,” Gordon remarked.
“Every person I meet says, ‘I thought you were going to be a…'” I won’t use the word since it’s not appropriate. But I’m glad if they go away with a different perspective. The guys here loathed me before I joined, to be honest!
But occasionally, my playing has made me seem like a villain. That’s okay with me because all I’m aiming for is victory. I can’t really blame folks for thinking that way because of this.
“It was a really hostile atmosphere at Everton, that Scouse environment. I felt it was my duty to be the enemy when teams came to Goodison.
I feel more confident in myself now that I’ve developed into the person I want to be. I believe I am in a position to change that perception, so that is why I am more focused on doing so.
Everton role causes misconceptions of Newcastle attacker
Many athletes differ greatly from their on-field personas, so it should come as no surprise that Gordon is very different off the pitch.
Since Everton has been in dire straits for the majority of the last three seasons, during the brief moment when it appeared like the academy product would become the team’s long-term talisman, he was required to demonstrate a level of fighting spirit as a younger player that he might not have had to elsewhere.
After all, things on Merseyside soured, and he moved to the North East in yet another lucrative deal, depriving Sean Dyche of the chance to collaborate with him.
Even though Richarlison’s £60 million move to Tottenham [Sky Sports] came just months before his sale, the Toffees were nonetheless struck with consecutive profit and sustainability referrals, the first of which resulted in a six-point deduction after an appeal.
Although Gordon claims his reputation is still the same as it was at Goodison Park, there are many “what if?” moments in the Everton story, but both parties have gone on.
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