Under-fire Steve Bruce admitted he accepts all the criticism coming his way as calls for his head intensified after Newcastle were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Championship high-flyers Brentford last night.
He directly addressed talk about his future for the first time after Newcastle blew the chance to reach their first League Cup semi-final since 1976.
Manager Bruce said: 'The supporters are entitled to their opinion so I have to accept what is coming my way.'
Josh Dasilva's winner secured the Championship club a place in the Carabao Cup semi finals
'That is part and parcel of being the manager of Newcastle.