Eddie Howe's voice croaked as he addressed the media after Newcastle United's horror show in their 3-1 defeat at West Ham United.

"I can't really defend our performance," the Magpies head coach began. "We let West Ham back into it with some uncharacteristic errors."

Howe typically gives us journalists detailed answers to our questions and while he may sometimes hold back from saying too much, he has a knack of saying enough for you to get the message.

The fact his response to that initial question was so contrite told you everything you needed to know about his feelings on what was terrible performance against a West Ham side who looked like they couldn't buy a win before the game.

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The fact they did so in those circumstances by coming from behind after Jacob Murphy's opening goal...