Newcastle fans must have been happy with their start after their return to the Premier League, having supported their club with unwavering loyalty during their recent Championship season.
Having kicked off rather disappointingly, surrendering to Spurs and Huddersfield in their first two fixtures, the Magpies strung three consecutive wins together to rub shoulders with the division's elite for a while.
But now without a win in their last eight, they're facing the prospect of yet another relegation.
Rafa Benitez's men lost their latest match to Everton on Wednesday night, bowing out with a 1-0 scoreline. However, one player in particular stood out for special criticism.