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title: "Fans on social media blast ‘terrible’ Fabian Schar and call him ‘awful’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
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published: "2022-01-10T10:37:57Z"
modified: "2022-01-10T10:37:59Z"
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# Fans on social media blast ‘terrible’ Fabian Schar and call him ‘awful’

Newcastle United suffered a humiliating [1-0 defeat to Cambridge United](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2021-22/newcastle-united-v-cambridge-united/) in Saturday’s FA Cup third round clash and Fabian Schar was one of many players who underperformed. [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-cambridge-player-ratings-22685510) gave the 30-year-old a player rating of 4/10 and were critical of the part he played in [Cambridge’s winner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPUw-3dEo7M&ab_channel=TheEmiratesFACup).

Schar was slow dealing with a through ball into the box, his headed clearance was weak, and he turned his back on the shot from Joe Ironside that hit the back of the net. Unsurprisingly, fans on [social media](https://twitter.com/search?q=fabian%20schar&src=recent_search_click&f=live) weren’t happy his contribution and let him know.

> Krafth Schar Ritchie Murphy Longstaff all terrible. Need players in and we need them now. [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Eric (@1882Ebs) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/1882Ebs/status/1479853131324399626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar is awful. Not sure why people think he’s good he’s terrible at defending. Nice pass here and there
>
> — Matt Guest (@Guesty22) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/Guesty22/status/1479862878542852102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar is terrible can’t defend at all.
>
> — ??PAUL OXLEY?? (@paulnufc1892) [January 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/paulnufc1892/status/1480127941702991872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar is absolutely terrible, i’m sick of our fans going on like he’s quality, awful player\
> \
> (Not aimed at you)
>
> — Dayle (@Bazro136) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/Bazro136/status/1479872597781368835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Tell you who seems to get away without any criticism when he plays – Schar. An awful defender with no brain whatsoever. And look how brave he was on the line for their goal. Frightened to get hit with the ball.
>
> — Jacko (@ActionNUFC) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/ActionNUFC/status/1479885678087483396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar is awful don’t tell me any different [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Liam baines (@Liambaines16) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/Liambaines16/status/1479909823667965959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The 30-year-old has made [10 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabian-schar/leistungsdaten/spieler/135343) in all competitions this season, notching one assist. He’s had more bookings (2) than victories (1) and clean sheets (1) in 2021/22, suffering five defeats and conceding 19 goals.

Since [joining](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabian-schar/transfers/spieler/135343) Newcastle on a four-year deal from Deportivo La Coruna in 2018, Schar has made a total of [84 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabian-schar/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/135343) across the board, scoring seven goals with two assists. And despite being a 69-cap Swiss international, his performances aren’t cutting in.

Schar has been in and out of the starting lineup this campaign due to inconsistent form, so his long-term future at St James’ Park may be in doubt. Fans are starting to lose their patience and Eddie Howe won’t have been happy with his display either.

***[In other news, fans on social media react as Newcastle are linked with Edin Dzeko](https://readnewcastle.com/2022/01/08/fans-on-social-media-react-as-newcastle-are-linked-with-edin-dzeko/)***