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Newcastle defender Paul Dummett has hit back at the notion he criticised the club’s coaching staff, but the Toon Army aren’t buying his latest statement.

It’s been a tumultuous summer at St. James’ Park, and two losses from two games isn’t exactly the best way to calm the tension on Tyneside.

The Magpies were comfortably beaten by Norwich on Saturday, and both Dummett and Yoshinori Muto appeared to criticise the actions of Steve Bruce and his coaching staff.

Dummett had said the side’s warm-up “wasn’t right”, while Muto commented on the isolation both he and Joelinton suffered at Carrow Road.

Now though, the Wales international has tweeted an explanation, clearing things up and claiming that his comment was simply in reference to the players’ effort, which wasn’t good enough. He backed the squad and coaching staff in unison, saying they must "stick together".

Of course, the Toon Army will take any chance they can get to bash Bruce, and this is just another stick for them to beat him with.

While Dummett seems to baring his soul and revealing the squad’s feelings and support for the gaffer, his message has been met with loads of scepticism.

Just have a look at the Twitter reactions down below…

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