An equaliser would return a valuable point but could save Steve McClaren’s job. In the short-term, would it be better to take this defeat and look to salvage things under the new bloke?

Bournemouth fans: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever been to a place where football completely dominates everything as much as it does in Newcastle.’

Eddie Howe says just look at the clubs Steve McClaren has managed before (and been sacked from!)…

Remarkably, Dan Gosling didn’t win a single Premier League match he started in the Premier League in four years when at Newcastle United…

Perez is a one for the future. Probably not our future if Newcastle United go down though.

Alan Shearer: “That tells you where the problems lie with Newcastle – everywhere.”

Steve McClaren is obviously out of his depth, and lacking in confidence himself, has no confidence in his tactics and players, which is why he has to go now.

When is anybody ever going to take responsibility for the mess at all levels inside Newcastle United?

Martin Keown names three candidates who can replace Steve McClaren.

The Match of The Day running order for Saturday night has just been announced.