CORDON BENNETT

Astonishing Anthony antics

YOU'VE got to laugh at the brass neck of Anthony Gordon.

The born and bred Evertonian has become the latest badge kisser to turn his back on his hometown club when one of the first chances comes along.

And to make the blood of Toffees fans boil even hotter, he had the gall to rub their noses in it in the wake of joining Newcastle in £45m deal.

Not content with skipping training before completing his switch to St James' Park, Gordon responded to a terse statement from Everton, which confirmed his departure, by urging supporters to "stick by the team because they need you" In other words, do the exact opposite to what I have done.

The Gwladys Street mob won't be forgiving Gordon anytime soon for ditching them in their hour of need.