_’Stop Complaining About His Performance’: Paul Merson Slams Eddie Howe for Blaming Newcastle Star_
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has slammed Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe for blaming one of his star players for the team’s declining performance. Merson believes that Howe’s tactics are to blame for the player’s poor form, and that the manager should take responsibility for his team’s performances.
_Howe’s Criticism of His Star Player_
Howe has been critical of his star player’s performance in recent weeks, suggesting that the player needs to improve his game if he wants to remain a key part of the team. However, Merson believes that Howe’s criticism is unfair and that the player is being made a scapegoat for the team’s poor performances.
“How can he play better when you’ve got his tactics wrong?” Merson asked on Sky Sports. “I think it’s unfair to criticize the player when the tactics are not right. The player can only do what he’s being told to do.”
_Merson’s Defense of the Player_
Merson has defended the player, suggesting that he has been “very poor” all season, but that this is largely due to the tactics being employed by Howe. Merson believes that the player has the ability to perform at a high level, but that he needs to be given the freedom to play his natural game.
“I think the player has been very poor all season, but I don’t think it’s all his fault,” Merson said. “I think the tactics have been wrong, and I think the player needs to be given more freedom to play his natural game.”
_Fan Reaction_
Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to Merson’s comments, with many agreeing that Howe’s tactics have been to blame for the team’s poor performances.
Here are a few examples of fan reaction on social media:
– “Merson is spot on. Howe’s tactics have been all wrong this season” – @ToonArmy (Twitter)
– “I agree with Merson. The player is being made a scapegoat for Howe’s poor tactics” – @NUFC_Fan4Life (Instagram)
– “Merson is right. We need to change our tactics and give our players more freedom to play” – @NewcastleUnitedFC (Facebook)
_’Stop Complaining About His Performance’: Paul Merson Slams Eddie Howe for Blaming Newcastle Star_
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has slammed Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe for blaming one of his star players for the team’s declining performance. Merson believes that Howe’s tactics are to blame for the player’s poor form, and that the manager should take responsibility for his team’s performances.
_Howe’s Criticism of His Star Player_
Howe has been critical of his star player’s performance in recent weeks, suggesting that the player needs to improve his game if he wants to remain a key part of the team. However, Merson believes that Howe’s criticism is unfair and that the player is being made a scapegoat for the team’s poor performances.
“How can he play better when you’ve got his tactics wrong?” Merson asked on Sky Sports. “I think it’s unfair to criticize the player when the tactics are not right. The player can only do what he’s being told to do.”
_Merson’s Defense of the Player_
Merson has defended the player, suggesting that he has been “very poor” all season, but that this is largely due to the tactics being employed by Howe. Merson believes that the player has the ability to perform at a high level, but that he needs to be given the freedom to play his natural game.
“I think the player has been very poor all season, but I don’t think it’s all his fault,” Merson said. “I think the tactics have been wrong, and I think the player needs to be given more freedom to play his natural game.”
_Fan Reaction_
Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to Merson’s comments, with many agreeing that Howe’s tactics have been to blame for the team’s poor performances.
Here are a few examples of fan reaction on social media:
– “Merson is spot on. Howe’s tactics have been all wrong this season” – @ToonArmy (Twitter)
– “I agree with Merson. The player is being made a scapegoat for Howe’s poor tactics” – @NUFC_Fan4Life (Instagram)
– “Merson is right. We need to change our tactics and give our players more freedom to play” – @NewcastleUnitedFC (Facebook)
