Newcastle United fans will be devastated after seeing their side throw away more points late on in a game, with Jonjo Shelvey’s performance standing out to supporters.
Joao Pedro’s emphatic header two minutes from time ensured that Eddie Howe’s side would remain in the drop zone, with Watford managing to stay just above.
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After leading for the majority of the second half, conceding so close to the whistle is bitterly disappointing. That’s now an eye watering 21 points dropped by the Magpies from winning positions, so it’s no wonder they’re in such a perilous position.
In a game as frustrating as that, there’s always going to be players criticised, this time, Shelvey was one of the standouts on Newcastle Twitter for being one of the worst.
What the Newcastle fans said about Shelvey
“Longing for the day I am free from the suffering of watching Jonjo Shelvey slowly struggle around in midfield, spraying misplaced long pass after misplaced long pass.” @adamjgosling
“Jonjo Shelvey is so slow. I’ve seen him play for years and it still surprises me everytime. #nufc.” @danielgbdb
“Yeah the midfield is a problem. Shelvey ain’t good enough, wouldn’t play for any other Prem team. Doubt even Norwich would take him.” @johnb272
“Please take Shelvey out, I can’t cope with him anymore. He’s been stealing a living from this club for 6 years man.” @furrygiblets
“Awful midfield, shocking half, got absolutely nothing for us. Saint Maxi, Longstaff and Shelvey been honking.” @Samtoon15
“Desperate for a centre mid. Like watching two tortoises Shelvey and Longstaff.” @pauljamieson3
It’s clear to see their disdain with the midfielder and who can blame them? The result leaves the Magpies a solitary point clear of Burnley who are at the foot of the table, but they have three games in hand on Howe’s side. So the frustrations and worries are no shock.
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Newcastle are still only two points from safety, but dropping points at home to your relegation rivals, especially in that manner, can be season defining.
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