Eddie Howe feel two players don’t wish to play for him after poor performances vs Bournemouth

Frustration at St James’ Park as Newcastle Held to Goalless Draw by Bournemouth

Newcastle United were left frustrated on Saturday after being held to a 0-0 draw by Bournemouth, with fans making their feelings clear following another underwhelming display.

Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Eddie Howe’s side failed to find the breakthrough. Supporters had gone into the game expecting a comfortable win over the Cherries, but instead left St James’ Park disappointed with what they saw as a wasted opportunity.

What made matters worse for many was that the stalemate came down to what they described as “two silly mistakes” in front of goal — missed chances that should have been buried. Newcastle’s forwards struggled to convert promising situations, while lapses in decision-making at key moments cost them the victory.

Fan reaction was swift and critical. One supporter wrote: “It’s only two silly mistakes but it feels like two points thrown away. We want wins, not excuses.”

Another added: “0-0 at home to Bournemouth? Not good enough. If we want to be back in Europe, these are the games we must win.”

Eddie Howe, who faced his former club, admitted afterwards that his team lacked sharpness in the final third:

“We had the control and the chances, but we didn’t show the quality needed to score. It’s a frustrating result, but we have to keep pushing.”

The draw leaves Newcastle falling short of fans’ expectations, as their hopes of climbing further up the table take a dent. With tougher fixtures looming, pressure is mounting on the players to deliver more clinical performances.