Newcastle fans: Eddie Howe faces sack after what's just happened
Newcastle United fans are claiming Eddie Howe could face the sack after a disappointing start to the season following their 1-1 draw v Bournemouth.
This result followed a disappointing performance despite the victory v Southampton, and fans have begun speculating about the boss' future.
However, much of the criticism of Howe was levelled at the continued selection of the likes of Sean Longstaff, Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy in his first team.
Fans are insisting that his loyalty to these players is holding them back and will lead to his eventual dismissal if the results continue as they have been.
A lack of incoming transfer activity at St James' Park has led to weakened squad depth, but with the likes of Harvey Barnes, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock left on the bench, frustrations have begun to grow.
Newcastle United fans rage at Eddie Howe after what he did v Bournemouth
Fans have previously expressed their anger at Howe's loyalty to players after he pushed to keep Callum Wilson at the club earlier this summer despite his injury troubles.
Now, those frustrations have emerged again and have led to suggestions the boss could lose his job sooner rather than later.
Disappointing performances despite having not lost a game have only ramped up the pressure and fans are beginning to grow tired.
Taking to social media following the 1-1 draw, supporters are insisting Howe will be "sacked by Christmas", pointing to his loyalty to players as a key factor.
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