{"id":300478,"date":"2023-11-25T17:09:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T17:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=300478"},"modified":"2023-11-25T17:09:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T17:09:47","slug":"thiago-silva-told-retire-now-as-chelsea-star-suffers-howler-against-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/thiago-silva-told-retire-now-as-chelsea-star-suffers-howler-against-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"Thiago Silva told ‘retire now’ as Chelsea star suffers howler against Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Palmer outlines biggest issue with London life after Chelsea move<\/h3>\n

Thiago Silva made history in Chelsea’s trip to Newcastle United on Saturday, becoming the oldest outfield player in the club’s history. But the 39-year-old endured a nightmare afternoon at St James’ Park, topped off by a horror blunder to help Newcastle on their way to an emphatic victory.<\/p>\n

Mauricio Pochettino named Silva at the heart of a back four alongside Benoit Badiashile, marking a landmark appearance.<\/p>\n

By featuring, he surpassed Dick Spence (39y 57d) – who held the record since 1947 – as Chelsea’s oldest-ever outfield player at 39y 64d.<\/p>\n

However, Silva couldn’t inspire Chelsea to a huge three points in the Premier League as Newcastle ran riot on Tyneside.<\/p>\n

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