The fans have already pointed the finger at a certain clique that are not "pulling their weight" in the team.
And they know who they are.
The excuses have been made: returning from injury; not match fit; struggling to find form; too many games in a short time; not enough games ... but they have all worn thin.
There is no hiding place at St James' Park any more, and Claudio Cacapa says the Toon Army can count on him.
He's at Newcastle United for the long haul and wants to bring silverware to the Toon faithful.
Cacapa: "I won some titles in France and I hope it will be the same here.
"The fans deserve it. There are 50,000 for each match.
Cacapa Won't Go Hiding!
"I am not a mercenary. I am keen to stay here for three years. I want to enter the club's history.
"I made a decision to leave Lyon and I have no regret. Newcastle have trusted me."