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Isaac Hayden posts message on Twitter; angry Newcastle United fans respond

England's Isaac Hayden during training (REUTERS)
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Newcastle United were held to a draw by Queens Park Rangers in Championship action last night.

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden admits that his team need to focus getting back to winning ways when they return to action this weekend.

Newcastle could only manage a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers yesterday, after they put in a very disappointing display.

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The Magpies took the lead twice against QPR, but they failed to get the three points after Ciaran Clark scored a late own goal.

Hayden was frustrated after the match, and posted a message on social media website Twitter.

However, Hayden’s message did not go down well, with a number of frustrated Newcastle fans responding with rather harsh criticism.

At one stage this season Newcastle looked almost certain to gain promotion, but their form has dipped in recent weeks.

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Rafael Benitez’s side have won just four of their last nine games, and have slipped behind Brighton & Hove Albion in the race for the Championship title.

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez and Isaac Hayden

Reading and Leeds United have also began to put pressure on Newcastle’s spot inside the automatic promotion places, with tensions growing at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle take on Derby County on Saturday, in what will be a tough test of their character and resolve.