Everton were still feeling the effects of a Thursday night game, so why did the Newcastle players conjured up such little fight?
At times Everton swept forward long balls with enough time to light a cigar as unresponsive United stood off.
By the end of the contest there was also an airing of: “We’re shit and we’re sick of it” as Toon supporters replied to being taunted by the Everton fans.
The Mackems saw a problem at the weekend and have appointed a new manager today.
Alan Pardew walked out in December and still we haven't the foggiest idea who is going to get the job.
One thing is certain - the Toon Army NEVER wanted John Carver in the first place - even MORE so now!
Mike Ashley does not do knee-jerk reactions these days and on paper he will see his club steadily grind out a season.
But THAT is the point. No hope of winning cups because the club plays the reserves in cup ties - and no chance of European qualification - we are treading water - and why the f*** should we pay good money to watch this pile of shit?
The players couldn't give a shit - as it showed on Sunday - why should we?
The calls for change at Newcastle rage on.
The Sunday night post-mortem on Match of the Day 2 saw Phil Neville accuse Newcastle players of wearing “flip flops” two months ahead of the holiday period.
This club is heading in one direction - and it will arrive there 'sooner rather than later' with Carver in charge.
John Carver did not lay into his players in the post-game Press conference, but he did go out of his way to praise the Everton forward line for some good old-fashioned forward play. He said afterwards: “I must say their two strikers showed you how to play centre-forward.”
Romelu Lukaku and Arouna Koné held the ball up well and Carver added: “They (Lukaku and Kone) were strong, they held the ball into feet, they were allowing players to come into the game. That was the difference, why we lost and they won.”
Moments like Yoan Gouffran giving away such a soft penalty or Fabricio Coloccini lunging in when he didn’t need to are disheartening for fans.
Yet they still found it in their hearts to applaud the players off at the end.
Tim Krul looked almost embarrassed as he stuck up a hand as players left the field following another defeat.
Fans demand answers on what is going on at Newcastle.
But will they get them? WILL THEY HELL!
It's Ashley's toy, and he's growing rather sick of it.