Newcastle United supporters vented their frustration following the crushing 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.
Roy Hodgson has questioned Newcastle United supporters for booing the team against Sunderland.
It has been over two weeks since St James’ Park was stunned by a last-gasp Brian Brobbey winner. However, the pain remains tangible on Tyneside given the nature of the defeat - and the little football since.
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Newcastle United’s three-week break
Newcastle have been given three weeks to digest the Tyne-Wear derby heartbreak. Opinions and debates are rife on social media - with the spotlight being firmly placed on Howe’s future.
Toon CEO David Hopkinson poured fuel on the fire last week when he refused to commit to the manager beyond the current campaign. A lengthy hiatus has given the Toon squad - especially those not on international duty - time to reflect on the Sunderland nightmare.
Roy Hodgson on Newcastle United supporters
Former England manager Hodgson has questioned whether he would make it as a coach in the modern era. The 78-year-old - now in charge of Bristol City - referenced Newcastle fans venting their frustration after losing the derby.
“If I were 28 now, I think it would be very hard to have any length of career (in management),” Hodgson told the Wayne Rooney podcast. “It’s all about results. As soon as results (turn)… It amuses me sometimes to see a team doing really well.
“A team is doing really well in the league and (the fans) must be delighted. The game ends with them having lost it, I mean, take Newcastle… I saw that they were booed off the field by their fans. Now that’s almost unthinkable.
“Newcastle was one of the teams that didn’t boo the fans off, even if you go back 20, 30 years. But they had the temerity to lose a game, which they were not supposed to lose. Well, unfortunately, it is a game and you have a better chance of winning if you’re Arsenal or Man City.
“But if you’re Burnley or Wolves, you have no chance of winning all the time. You’re getting no credit for the work that you’re doing.”
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