What a load of bollocks! These Newcastle fans need to shut their bloody mouths and let Eddie Howe do his job. Who do they think they are, telling the gaffer how to manage his team? It's an absolute disgrace, mate.
Pope's performance under scrutiny
Yeah, Nick Pope had a bit of a howler in the first half against West Ham, giving away a soft goal. But these things happen in the beautiful game. It's not like he's the first keeper to make a mistake, and he sure as hell won't be the last.
Ramsdale waiting in the wings
Now, I'm not saying Aaron Ramsdale isn't a decent keeper. He's pulled off some cracking saves in the League Cup. But to suggest that Howe should just bench Pope and throw Ramsdale in the mix is taking the piss.
It's not like Ramsdale is some world-class keeper who's going to single-handedly win games for Newcastle. He's a solid shot-stopper, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
Fans need to back off
These so-called "fans" need to wind their necks in and support the lads on the pitch, no matter what. Calling for Pope's head after one dodgy game is a joke. Where's the loyalty? Where's the trust in the gaffer's decisions?
If Howe decides to stick with Pope, then that's that. He's the boss, and he knows what's best for the team. These armchair managers need to shut up and let the man do his job.
At the end of the day, football is a team sport. It's not just about the keeper. The whole squad needs to step up and take responsibility. Blaming Pope for every little mistake is a bloody cop-out.
So, to all those muppets crying out for Ramsdale to start, I say this: get behind your team, stop taking liberties, and let the gaffer make the calls. That's what he's paid for, you bellends.
