Alan Shearer has delivered a stinging rebuke of the conduct of Mike Ashley and the Newcastle United board in light of the club's current plight - but has warned Steve Bruce that his teams current form is unacceptable.
The Magpies became the first side to lose to Sheffield United in the Premier League this season as they were beaten 1-0 at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening.
The result means Bruce's side have failed to win any of their last eight matches in all competitions - including a dismal Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of Championship outfit Brentford.