Some Newcastle United fans have been reacting to a claim about Jamaal Lascelles and Isaac Hayden.
According to a report from the Daily Mail last night, the pair were involved in a ‘bust-up’ following the 3-2 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
The publication notes how Lascelles and Hayden became involved in a furious row in the tunnel.
Staff apparently had to jump in as they went head-to-head. Shoves were also exchanged.
There is a further claim within the piece that other players voiced their frustrations about Steve Bruce’s tactics.
The Mail add that a ‘significant number of the squad’ now want the club’s new owners to intervene and change manager before the next game against Crystal Palace.
Apparently, there is disbelief that Bruce still remains at the helm.
Lascelles and Hayden fighting is a real concern.
Clearly tensions are high right now, which is just not ideal as Newcastle bid to pull away from the relegation zone.
It is not the first time something like this has happened with Lascelles.
The club captain came to blows with ex-Toon midfielder Mo Diame, which actually left Jonjo Shelvey with a broken finger.
The defender also reportedly tangled with Matt Ritchie.
Clearly things are far from harmonious right now, and that has left Newcastle supporters both concerned and angry.
Some Toon fans pointed to Bruce still being in charge as a key reason for the discontent:
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