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Taylor Puts The Fist-Pumps On Hold
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United defender Steven Taylor explains that his pre-match fist-pumping routine has been put on hold
By Anthony Marshall - Newcastle United Managing Editor
United fans have seen the last of Steven Taylor's famous fist-pumps - until the homegrown centre-back next finds the back of the net, that is.
Over the last few years, Taylor has traditionally revved up Newcastle's supporters home and away just before kick-off with his show of passion.
But in an exclusive interview with the Club's official matchday programme for tonight's home game against Tottenham, he revealed the fist-pumps have been temporarily retired.
"It's all about releasing some energy, because I get really pumped up before games, and making sure the fans are as loud as they can be and right behind us," explained the 28-year-old, who came up through the Magpies' Academy.
"But, there won't be any more fist-pumping now for a while.
"I've put it away for a while and I think it won't come back out again until I score. The fans won't see it again until then."
To read more from Taylor - as well as interviews with Chris Waddle, Yoan Gouffran and Dan Gosling - buy a copy of the matchday programme, costing just £3 around St. James' Park before kick-off.