Newcastle news: Fan views on Brentford loss in Premier League

We asked for your opinion after Sunday’s Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Steve: This is another Eddie Howe mistake. The midfield has needed a change for a while. Dan Burn struggles at left-back while England’s best full-back sits on the bench. Huge pressure on the boss now. Not good enough and he knows it.

Alvin: It is sorely lacking. Nick Pope doesn’t have the ability to organize a defense or kick a ball properly. Lack of pace and creativity at the back, with Kieran Trippier and, incredibly, Burn. Lacking ease and control in midfield, Bruno Guimaraes produced what became a usual innocuous performance. Lack of avant-garde without anyone overtaking an isolated Nick Woltemade. And it seems Howe is running out of ideas to turn things around. There is simply a lack of it.

Jackie: Terrible again. Burn staying after his booking was an absolutely ridiculous decision on Howe’s part. Really awful to watch again, with Harvey Barnes’ goal the only time Caoimhin Kelleher had to get involved. Howe gets a very easy ride from the media, but four out of 27 points is embarrassing. He was discovered. We keep hearing that this midfield trio is as good as anyone, but I haven’t seen it yet.

Wayne: Another absolutely terrible performance on the road, making our runaway the worst under Howe. We are currently having serious problems. We look lackluster: forward our midfield opens up easily and defensively we look everywhere and concede a lot of goals. Something has to change.

John: Once again Newcastle seemed unable to pass the ball and maintain possession, particularly in the first half as we lacked confidence and ideas. I guess the team was so used to giving the ball to Alexander Isak that, now that he’s gone, there’s a void up front that hasn’t been filled by Woltemade. He tends to play deeper and while he has scored a few goals, they have all been from inside the box, from set pieces or passes into the box. He’s not the type of player to receive the ball 40 or 50 yards and run with it. I hope Yoane Wissa provides a better outlet when he is fit.

Andrew: Howe’s biggest failure was not making his substitutions sooner. Burn was in trouble and a second yellow awaited. He left too late and we paid the price. Unfortunately, I think the first penalty should have been a penalty!