VIDEO: Kalvin Phillips gives furious West Ham fans the middle finger after being branded 'useless' in nightmare outing in Newcastle defeat

In a dramatic turn of events following West Ham's 4-3 defeat to Newcastle, Phillips found himself at the centre of controversy as he flashed his middle finger to disgruntled fans who criticized his performance.

The incident occurred as Phillips was boarding the team coach back from Newcastle. Fans approached him, with one requesting a photo. However, the situation quickly escalated when another supporter labelled Phillips as 'useless.' In response to the criticism, Phillips raised his middle finger, sparking further backlash from the fans.

Phillips, who is on loan at West Ham from Manchester City, had a difficult outing in the match against Newcastle. Coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute, he struggled to make an impact and ultimately conceded a penalty after making contact with Newcastle's Anthony Gordon. This added to the frustration of West Ham supporters, who had hoped for a better performance from the midfielder.

The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Newcastle taking the lead early on through a penalty from Isak. West Ham fought back, with Michail Antonio and Mohammed Kudus putting them ahead before Jarrod Bowen extended their lead. However, Phillips' foul on Gordon led to another penalty for Newcastle, and two late goals from Harvey Barnes secured victory for the home side.

Phillips' struggles at West Ham come after a challenging time at Manchester City, where he made just four Premier League appearances in the first half of the season. With time running out, Phillips will look to make amends for his rash behaviour with performances on the pitch when they host West Ham next on Tuesday.