Newport goalkeeper cuts FA Cup celebrations short as wife goes into labour

Cape Town - Newport County goalkeeper Joe Day made a swift exit after their shock fourth-round FA Cup win over Middlesbrough to attend to his wife who went into labour mid-game on Tuesday.

Fourth-tier Newport will take on Premier League champions Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 win over Tony Pulis' Championship side.

After the final whistle the goalkeeper - who had no idea his wife, Lizzie had gone into labour - dashed to be by her side as she went into labour during the ninety minutes.

As soon as the final whistle went the 28-year-old asked boss Michael Flynn is he could dash off to in a bid to make the birth of his children.

"I didn't hide it believe it or not!" Flynn told BT Sport. "I didn't hide it, he turned his phone off. As soon as the game was over and we won he said "gaffer thank you so much, can I go please?"

"He said gaffer, thank you so much, can I go please?"

Newport County goalkeeper Joe Day cut his celebrations short as his wife went into labour during the game!

Now that is dedication to the cause ?? #DontMugOffTheCup pic.twitter.com/rotTqYtjAR

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 5, 2019

Everyone connected with Newport County AFC would like to wish County’s Number One Joe Day and his wife Lizzy all the very best!

Nothing like a clean sheet to welcome in the birth, eh Joe? #NCAFC pic.twitter.com/EPnAZQuSeM

— Newport County AFC (@NewportCounty) February 5, 2019

?? @NewportCounty goalkeeper Joe Day:

? Keeps a clean sheet vs @Boro.

?? Sets up @EmiratesFACup 5th Round tie vs @ManCity.

?? Runs off the pitch at full time to check news on his pregnant wife.

???? Finds out she’s in labour expecting twins.

?? What a night. pic.twitter.com/njpOpAqqFM

— SPORF (@Sporf) February 5, 2019

???? @NewportCounty goalkeeper Joe Day's wife has been close to giving birth to twins for days.

?? Tonight, she went into labour during The Exiles' 2-0 win over @Boro.

?? At the FT whistle, Joe raced straight down the tunnel to be with his wife.

?? Good luck Joe and family! pic.twitter.com/w46gD2GjoM

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 5, 2019