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Kieran Trippier: The story of how Newcastle's first January signing became the star they need

In the moments after Kieran Trippier's disappointing Newcastle United debut had ended, he showed exactly what he is going to be so vital to the club's new era.

The Magpies had just been knocked out of the FA Cup by League One Cambridge United, a nadir in a already difficult season that sees them anchored in the Premier League relegation zone with just one victory to their name.

Most of the players didn't acknowledge the near capacity crowd at full time. One who did was Trippier, who encouraged others to join him. Though he was largely ignored, the 31-year-old was leading by example.