Roy Hodgson brands Newcastle boos after Sunderland derby loss 'almost unthinkable' | OneFootball

"I saw that they were booed off the field by their fans. Now that’s almost unthinkable."

He was speaking on the Wayne Rooney podcast. "Newcastle was one of the teams that didn’t boo the fans off, even if you go back 20, 30 years."

It is more than two weeks since St James’ Park was stunned by a late winner from Brian Brobbey, a moment that sealed a Premier League double for Sunderland. Newcastle had taken an early lead through Anthony Gordon after 10 minutes, before the game swung the visitors’ way after the break.

"If I were 28 now, I think it would be very hard to have any length of career (in management)," Hodgson said. "It’s all about results. As soon as results (turn)… It amuses me sometimes to see a team doing really well."

"But they had the temerity to lose a game, which they were not supposed to lose. Well, unfortunately, it is a game, and you have a better chance of winning if you’re Arsenal or Man City."

"But if you’re Burnley or Wolves, you have no chance of winning all the time. You’re getting no credit for the work that you’re doing."

Sunderland are next in action this Sunday after the international break, hosting Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League. A win would move the Black Cats up to 46 points.

Source: Sunderland Echo