The arrival of Steve McClaren was meant to herald a new, John Carver-less dawn at St James' Park, but things haven't gone to plan.
Newcastle are without a Premier League win under the former England manager, and are now out of the League Cup after losing at home to Championship Sheffield Wednesday, who were themselves resting a number of first-choice players.
Many Magpies fans feel the manager is running out of time to turn things around, and they took to social media to voice their dissatisfaction.
https://twitter.com/_MikeEdwards/status/646788448737558528
https://twitter.com/Vinnyiow/status/646794312705900544
https://twitter.com/nufc_chris/status/646793826133151744
Admittedly it might not just be the man in charge who's the problem.
https://twitter.com/KallumCane/status/646788042401812480
But maybe we should have always known...
https://twitter.com/danielstorey85/status/646779010010058752
https://twitter.com/DTguardian/status/646787066223656960
