Newcastle vault clear of the worry zone but Steve Bruce can never win

If the Newcastle manager wanted a stark reminder about the untenable nature of his position with the majority of the club's fans, the aftermath of this madcap victory certainly underlined it.

HIGH JUMP: Newcastle United's Joelinton vaults clear of West Ham's Craig Dawson, the defender's last act, wit the lunge leadign to his dismissal. Picture: Dave Rogers, PA Wire.

Premier League: Newcastle 3 West Ham 2

STEVE Bruce might have thought his stock couldn't have fallen any lower with supporters during his side's lengthy losing streak, but it appears that's nothing compared to his new-found levels of unpopularity now they've actually started winning.