Newcastle United news: Time running out for McClaren and club, Mitrovic needs help

And head coach Steve McClaren faces an anxious wait as the club attempt to sign more reinforcements to stave off the threat of relegation.

The result left the club 18th in the Premier League and two points adrift of safety.

McClaren admitted the club's position was "uncomfortable" after the 2-1 loss at Vicarage Road.

The match underlined misfiring striker Aleksandar Mitrovic's need for help up front, according to McClaren.

Captain Fabricio Coloccini has also given a player's view of the need for more "quality" in the squad.

McClaren feels that if his team keep on playing the way they are playing, they will climb the table.

But writer Miles Starforth has taken a different view. Read his thoughts here.

Meanwhile, former United goalkeeper Steve Harper has revealed why he deactivated his Twitter account after signing for Sunderland last week.