Graeme Souness has lambasted Newcastle's performance as 'passive' and 'lacking in fire' after their woeful 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday, as Alan Shearer branded his old club 'abysmal'.
An appalling night for the Magpies saw them wilt in a crucial six-pointer against their relegation rivals, with Steve Bruce's men devoid of any intent or cohesion.
Already under fire from Newcastle fans who want him out, Bruce's players have not made things any easier with such a performance, according to Souness.
Graeme Souness has slammed Steve Bruce's (centre) Newcastle team as 'lacking in fire'
'You can’t win football matches, at this level, unless you’re full of fire: full of fire and a never-say-die attitude,' Souness told Sky Sports.