Roy Hodgson has criticised Newcastle United supporters after their reaction to Sunderland’s derby win at St James’ Park
Former England manager Roy Hodgson has questioned Newcastle United supporters for booing their side following defeat to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby.
It has been more than two weeks since St James’ Park was stunned by a late winner from Brian Brobbey, a moment that sealed a Premier League double for Sunderland over their fiercest rivals. Despite the time that has passed, the fallout from that result still lingers on Tyneside.
Newcastle had taken an early lead through Anthony Gordon after just 10 minutes, but the game turned dramatically in the second half as Sunderland seized control. By full-time, frustration inside the stadium was clear, with sections of the home support voicing their anger as Eddie Howe’s side left the pitch.
Speaking on the Wayne Rooney podcast, Hodgson referenced that reaction as he reflected on the pressures of modern management. “If I were 28 now, I think it would be very hard to have any length of career (in management),” Hodgson said. “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.”
Sunderland are next in action after the international break this coming Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur, who have just hired Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager, at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League. A win would see the Black Cats move up to 46 points.
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