Some things never change at Newcastle United. The manager is at war with the owner. The supporters are worried their club is about to implode. And Steve McClaren is losing matches at St James' Park.
In fairness to the former Magpies boss - returning for the first time since being sacked last March - his Derby side could well have nicked a point during what was a nervy finale for the hosts, who returned to the top of the Championship thanks to Matt Ritchie's first-half effort.
But it has been a nervy week all round on Tyneside.