Responding to Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder’s update on how manager Steve Bruce will address the ‘major concern‘ of failing to find the back of the net since late January, many Magpies supporters have been in uproar over the decision to return to ‘basics‘.
Bruce, who has so far guided Newcastle to a lowly 14th place in the Premier League table, has enjoyed decent results against the likes of Man United, Man City and Tottenham this season. However, in the last few weeks, his side have failed to score a league goal since their dramatic 2-2 draw at Everton in late January. Now, according to Ryder, Bruce plans to work on the ‘basics’ in training ahead of their clash with Burnley on Saturday at St. James’ Park – mainly referring to their finishing in the final third. Responding to Ryder’s update, many Newcastle fans have taken the opportunity to slate Bruce – with one fan even suggesting that they ‘sack him‘.
Find all of their best comments down below.
Basic Bruce
— Rafa Facts (@FactsRafa) February 24, 2020
Aye sack him
— shaun smith (@tempersmith) February 24, 2020
It’s blindingly obvious that never in his career has he moved beyond basic.
— Charlie Hop (@areadingmachine) February 24, 2020
Top ten finish last year… spend 40 mil… and we are back to basics. Train wreck!!
— Toon Man US (@us_toon) February 24, 2020
Hey Steve, I’ve still got my schoolboys, defending for dummies, I’ll pop it in for you..
— prime tv (@ayepeatv) February 24, 2020
It’s really difficult not to be abusive when you hear the same old lame excuses & we’re going back to basics routine from Brucie. I’ve managed to resist it for now, but for how long. Let’s face it Bruce you haven’t a clue & well out of your depth
— Stuart (@stu_blues7) February 24, 2020
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