Marseille midfielder Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) isn’t surprised the Di Canio factor is having the desired effect: “Script was written for Di Canio. How can a manager with that passion not inspire his players? Newcastle’s season unravelling.”
Ex-Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop (@ShakaHislop) is distraught with the result: “That hurt. Newcastle 0-3 Sunderland.”