The team started the season well with zest and enthusiasm. It fizzled out in the last four games. What happened? It is surprising given we have no European commitment - Zac

LR: I think anybody who knows something about football can factor in the injuries at Newcastle but for my money the three-week international break was a momentum sapper. Newcastle could have done with another game on the back of Hull but had to wait. Yes the injuries cleared it but Newcastle looked cold and out of practice for that clash against Coventry. Three weeks is almost a pre-season and it seemed to reset them in a negative way. Just my humble opinion.