Steve McClaren's first half tactics were bizarre and his 4-1-4-1 formation proved to be his downfall. Newcastle were unable to fully correct his blundering error once repaired in the second half.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.