'Default Bruce performance' from Newcastle United as relegation fears grip fans

Here’s how #NUFC reacted to the 2-1 loss…

@MarkKilmister – “Back to ‘Default Bruce’ performance. He’ll be buzzing the team only lost by a single goal.”

@PaulKershaw79 – “Feel like there’s nothing more to say from what everyone else is saying, fear relegation if we don’t get rid of Bruce ASAP, Sheff Utd will get 1st win next week.”

@emmagregory23 – “Only started playing when 2-0 down... Should be throwing caution to the wind from the first minute and we'd be in a better position. Need someone to gamble on the crosses that we're actually putting into the box now.”

@JxrdanT97 – “A manager and coaching staff completely out of their depth. No tactical awareness. Can’t keep players fit. Can’t have the spine to take risks with young u23s incase it comes back to bite them. Constant excuses. If the 3 other teams at the bottom weren’t so bad we ARE DOWN!”

@Kniller_ – “Bruce will try and paint this as we’ve been unlucky and had a right good go at them, when in reality, we had 1 shot on target after 80 mins and look absolutely clueless going forward. Players look devoid of confidence, particularly in the final third.”

@ian_hannon20 – “Disappointing result and we definitely missed Hayden in the centre of the park. S Longstaff doesn’t really offer us anything bar a route back to the keeper. However, on a positive note - chuffed for @AndyTCarroll and his goal today.”

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