In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Steve Howey, who made 270 appearances during his career, admits he is concerned by what is coming out of the Newcastle United dressing, especially from senior players.

The Magpies find themselves right in the thick of a relegation battle sitting just one place and two points above Fulham in 18th, who they face on the final day of the season.

After the Brighton defeat, Ciaran Clark came out and said the team weren't up for the game, just after Ryan Fraser described the dressing room mood as the lowest it's been.

Newcastle's hierarchy ignored outcry and expectations to sack Steve Bruce after their 3-0 loss against their relegation rivals just before the international break, with some players even thinking Bruce had been sacked.

Speaking on what some Newcastle players have been saying and how being too honest could be a cause for concern, Howey told FFC:

"The whole thing is a concern. Fans aren't stupid, but at the same time you've got to think, is a player being too honest for his own good?

"However, for Clark to come out and say what he did it's maybe a little bit naive, which is surprising for him because he's an international player and would've done those sorts of interviews before.

"It doesn't sound good what is coming out of the dressing room and it makes you think, is there anybody in that dressing room that's standing up and digging people out?"

It does not make for good reading on Tyneside, however, Bruce remains confident he is the man to guide Newcastle to safety.