We asked for your thoughts after Saturday’s Premier League game between Newcastle and Bournemouth.
Here are some of your comments:
Newcastle fans
Brian: Very poor performance and poor gameplan. Eddie Howe has had a full season to show he knows what he is doing and this season identifies why he should be replaced along with non-performing management and coaches. Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall and Anthony Gordon will be at better performing clubs next season and that is understandable as they want to play at the highest level.
Ozzy: When you get down to basics these players have let Eddie Howe down and of course the fans. Some are simply not good enough. I would give Howe time to correct this season, but I doubt the owners are going to give him that time. It’s an awful end for a man who is a great bloke and has done so much for us.
G8: I was at the game. We lack leadership on the pitch. We also couldn’t get any rhythm and the players were out of sync. I’d put the experience of Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn back in. William Osula tried, but he needs to put some muscle on. The three in attack were woeful.
Lee: Eddie has done amazing things for the club. But in his pre- game press conferences he says we will do X, Y and Z, then in the game it’s the opposite. Has he lost the dressing room? These players get paid an awful lot of money. If they were in a normal job some would be under disciplinary procedures or given the boot.
Bournemouth fans
Simon: Fantastic to get the win. A great controlled display against a passive Newcastle. The points were there for the taking which will sicken Eddie Howe. I am proud the unbeaten record stretches to 13 games. The players clearly love Andoni Iraola and they fought even harder despite his now known departure. Keep going Cherries so Andoni can leave us with Europe next season.
Dave: 25 points from 23 games! That’s Champions League form across a whole season. This Iraola side must be the best side in the Premier League, pound-for-pound.
Stewart: So proud of the team, supporting their coach to the end – wonderful. It’s such a tribute to a truly great coach. As a lifetime Cherries supporter I wish him all the luck in the world – thank you Andoni.
David: We are forever developing! None more than Petrovic, who kept us in the game. James Hill and Evanilson are the unsung players. We have a super midfield engine in Ryan Christie, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier. It’s a great pity Marcos Senesi is leaving as he’s brilliant.
