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Journalist in Qatar makes another Saudi 'joke' at Newcastle's expense - It's getting silly now...

by Olly Hawkins ·

Isn't it ironic when a journalist currently lapping it up in Qatar - an area known for it's awful human rights record - constantly pokes fun at Newcastle United due to its newfound links with Saudi Arabia.

After previously claiming that the Bigg Market would've been bouncing after Saudi Arabia won their World Cup opener last week, Ollie Holt - The Mail Chief Sports Writer - was at it again last night.

Despite being at Stadium 974 to cover Argentina's Group C decider against Poland, the journalist decided to tweet about the Saudi kit worn in their Wednesday night clash with Mexico, stating "Why are Saudi Arabia playing in Newcastle's third kit?"

As stated in the title, it really is getting a bit silly now. We understand that, from time to time, there is a need to shine a light on Saudi Arabia and the ownership of Newcastle United, but when will the childish tweets end? To say he's coming across obsessed is an understatement now, especially when this was something he felt the need to tweet just as a dramatic night of World Cup action was unfolding.

Here's a few examples of his bizarre behaviour on Twitter, starting with last night's tweet:

https://twitter.com/OllieHolt22/status/1598059231818977282


https://twitter.com/OllieHolt22/status/1595015809725874177


https://twitter.com/OllieHolt22/status/1565659355051184134


https://twitter.com/HLTCO/status/1584124200964730881


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