---
title: "Newcastle fans lament Lee Ryder’s assessment on Ryan Fraser"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/24/newcastle-fans-unhappy-ryan-fraser-use-steve-bruce-lee-ryder/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jrushworth"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-02-24T07:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-24T07:00:00Z"
---

# Newcastle fans lament Lee Ryder’s assessment on Ryan Fraser

A number of [Newcastle United](https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/23/newcastle-fulham-relegation-battle-fan-attendance/) supporters have lamented the latest suggestion by Chronicle Live reporter Lee Ryder that [Ryan Fraser](https://readnewcastle.com/?p=30552)’s recent struggles could be down to him being unhappy at St James’ Park.

Fraser was brought in on a [free transfer](https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/newcastle-united-complete-ryan-fraser-signing/) from Bournemouth last summer, with the Magpies hoping that he could add some extra attacking flair to their squad. However, he has so far made just 14 Premier League appearances and six starts ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ryan-fraser/138261)), which has not been helped by a [spell on the sidelines](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/ryan-fraser-suffers-fresh-injury-blow-newcastle-united-3079234) over the festive period.

The 26-year-old scored one goal and provided four assists for a struggling Bournemouth side last term ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ryan-fraser/138261)), but so far he has just one assist to show for his time at St James’ Park, averaging a mere 0.4 shots per match ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ryan-fraser/138261)).

Steve Bruce [has often bemoaned](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruce-talks-up-roles-19694921) the fact he has not been able to play Allan Saint-Maximin and the winger together, starting both of them [just once in the same line-up](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/ausfallzeiten/verein/762). Fraser got the chance to impress from the bench against Manchester United for 35 minutes on Sunday, but [he had just eight touches](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ryan-fraser/138261) in an ineffective performance.

Ryder has suggested in a recent Everything is Black and White podcast \[via [@ChronicleNUFC](https://twitter.com/ChronicleNUFC/status/1364125594254983168) on Twitter\] that Fraser’s form for Newcastle could well be down to being unhappy at St James’ Park under Bruce.

> ?️ "We are not seeing the Ryan Fraser which we saw at Bournemouth, and we know with him it could be a situation where if he's not happy, he's not performing and that is what it looks like at the minute."[https://t.co/O4iKjVqHEO](https://t.co/O4iKjVqHEO) [pic.twitter.com/1NAlueV7VS](https://t.co/1NAlueV7VS)
>
> — The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/ChronicleNUFC/status/1364125594254983168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**Newcastle fans react to Ryder’s assessment of Fraser’s situation**

Many Newcastle fans were left frustrated that Fraser has not been used properly by Bruce and could now be unhappy with his situation, while some suggested that he may not be the only player feeling that way.

> Thought he was the only threat against palace and was good against Everton. Not played much since. Bar one game against WBA, and a brilliant 30 mins from Paul Dummett essentially Bruce has had a mare with his use of subs since he joined the club. Likely reserves don’t like him. [https://t.co/X1tfMCKn1o](https://t.co/X1tfMCKn1o)
>
> — Ben (@Bengn87) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/Bengn87/status/1364147515503878149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He’s not happy because he’s not playing, simple as
>
> — Chris Cossey (@Cosseycj) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/Cosseycj/status/1364126691732389889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Think he is like a number of players on the books Longstaff bros, Miggy, Asm, included who aren't the players they were when they first arrived it is like they have all the ability they possess sucked out of them by Steve Bruce 's lack of any know how to get the best out of them
>
> — John Brennan (@JBrennannufc) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/JBrennannufc/status/1364159401284796420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/DeanDodds2/status/1364141365915975683?s=19

https://twitter.com/adamjleach19/status/1364145617765879808?s=19

> Pointless signing
>
> — Graeme Smith (@smithyg07) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/smithyg07/status/1364134515422167041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Not one player in that team is happy surely
>
> — tom (@Tommy\_Da\_Tank) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/Tommy_Da_Tank/status/1364148496203468804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/Bravey23/status/1364162379580399616?s=19