Ross Wilson (left) and David Hopkinson watch Newcastle United's defeat to Bournemouth.placeholder image
Ross Wilson (left) and David Hopkinson watch Newcastle United's defeat to Bournemouth. | Premier League
Newcastle United folded to another humiliating Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at St James’ Park.
David Hopkinson and Ross Wilson were as downbeat as every Newcastle United supporter after another Premier League capitulation.
Both Toon chiefs were in attendance as the Magpies lost 2-1 to Bournemouth at St James’ Park. A fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions has piled further pressure on Eddie Howe.
Newcastle sit 14th in the table, with a daunting trip to league leaders Arsenal next week. Hopes of qualifying for Europe have vanished and, in truth, most fans would likely wish to end the season now.
Ross Wilson (left) and David Hopkinson watch Newcastle United's defeat to Bournemouth.placeholder image
Ross Wilson (left) and David Hopkinson watch Newcastle United's defeat to Bournemouth. | Premier League
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David Hopkinson and Ross Wilson reaction
TV cameras picked up Hopkinson and Wilson during the closing stages of stoppage time. The duo’s despondent expression painted an ominous picture for the bigger picture on Tyneside.
Ultimately, it will be up to both boardroom officials whether Howe leads the expected rebuild this summer. A penny for their thoughts as they ponder on another humiliating home defeat…
David Hopkinson on Eddie Howe future
New CEO Hopkinson aired uncertainty over Howe’s future when speaking to reporters last month. He told reporters: "I don't have a stance on his future. What I can tell you is that the derby loss hurt. We take it seriously. There's nothing within us that thinks 'well, it's just three points and on we go'. It has resonated.
“I spent a couple of hours in a one-on-one lunch recently with Eddie (Howe) and we talked through a multitude of things, including that. Eddie's our manager. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season here and we'll talk about the future when it's time. Right now, we're focused on this season's competition.
“I would not frame it that way. We are not looking to make a change at the moment. We are not having those conversations. We are still in the midst of the season. Right now we are focused on the seven matches we have remaining and not distracting ourselves with speculation about what we may or may not do in the summer. Right now, all of us have only got so much bandwidth and we are focused on this season and finishing strongly."
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