---
title: "Newcastle fans want Karl Darlow dropped"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/22/newcastle-fans-slam-karl-darlow-performance-man-utd/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jrushworth"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-02-22T10:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-22T10:00:00Z"
---

# Newcastle fans want Karl Darlow dropped

Many [Newcastle](https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/22/manchester-united-3-1-newcastle-player-ratings/) supporters have berated the “shocker” of a performance of [Karl Darlow](https://readnewcastle.com/?p=29412) in the Magpies’ [3-1 defeat against Manchester United](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56033730) on Sunday night as their miserable form continued.

Steve Bruce’s side delivered an improved performance from the one against Chelsea, especially in the first half. However, they were ultimately unable to convert that into a positive result, and they have now suffered [eight defeats in their last 10 Premier League games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/spielplandatum/verein/762) to leave them perilously close to the bottom three.

One player who struggled in particular was Darlow, with the goalkeeper having been beaten far too easily by Marcus Rashford’s low drive on his near post for the opening goal of the night. He also came off his line and perhaps made Daniel James’ finish a little simpler for the second goal and could do nothing to keep out Bruno Fernandes’ penalty for the home side’s third.

Darlow has been a consistent performer for the Magpies for most of the campaign and has averaged 3.5 saves per game in the league so far this term, with four in this match ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/karl-darlow/123689)).

However, with Martin Dubravka breathing down his neck, Bruce has a massive decision to make in the coming matches regarding his choice of goalkeeper.

**Newcastle fans call for Darlow to be dropped**

Many Newcastle fans feel that it is now time for Dubravka to come back into the side, believing that whilst Darlow has been good this season, he has made too many errors over the last few weeks.

> Think it time for Dubavka to come back into the team. Darlow has proved a capable deputy this season but he is now making too many errors. [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Kieran Reynolds (@KJR90) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/KJR90/status/1363590491216961540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> darlow is done, dubravka better be in for wolves match [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Asa Bartlett ⚫⚪⚫⚪ (@asabart14) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/asabart14/status/1363589071960956928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Darlow terrible for both their goals. Bruce is harming us further by not playing Dubravka. [#MUNNEW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNNEW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — PRT (@PaulRoseTroup) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/PaulRoseTroup/status/1363584148032671745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I like darlow, and he's done really well this season, but it's 100% time to get dubravka back in like. [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Harbourmaster Productions (@harbourmasterrr) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/harbourmasterrr/status/1363583670750240775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Darlow is done for the season. Time for Dubravka [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — David (@David8elly) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/David8elly/status/1363583192725409799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Just play your best goalkeeper. Darlow has had a good season but that is partly because we concede 25+ shots a game. [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Aiden (@AidenA22) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/AidenA22/status/1363573082200367110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Darlow was literally stood on his near post and still conceded. He needed dropped weeks ago and he’s at fault time and time again now [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — DH (@DanHeslop) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/DanHeslop/status/1363572934179237895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I've said it before, and i'm gunna say it again, Krafth is terrible ? Darlow shocker as well [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Lewis Dawson (@LewisDawson16) [February 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/LewisDawson16/status/1363572575994081280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)