Newcastle boss, Glen Roeder, must find new players to fill the void in the United defence. Defensive problems have always been the problem for Newcastle for the last numer of years and today it was illustarted yet again. Stephen Carr and Bramble the main culprits as United lost a one goal lead in which the conceded two goals in two minutes. The defending was shambolic to say the least and Glen Roeder must shake things up before he finds himself in the dole office. 

Indeed many Newcastle United fans decided to talk with their feet. As the ground had many seats empty, which is not a regular sight at the home of Newcastle United.