While the result itself was painful for Newcastle supporters, much of the anger online was directed at him. The striker’s late cameo failed to inspire any fightback, with fans complaining about his lack of impact

“Not Fit to Wear the Shirt!” – Newcastle Fans Turn on Yoane Wissa After Disappointing FA Cup Cameo vs Man City

Frustration is boiling over among supporters of Newcastle United after a disappointing display from striker Yoane Wissa during their FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, with many fans claiming the forward is “not fit to wear the shirt.”

The Magpies started brightly at St James’ Park on Saturday, 7 March, giving the home crowd hope of a famous victory. Harvey Barnes fired Newcastle into the lead after 18 minutes with a well-taken finish that sparked celebrations across the stadium.

However, the momentum quickly shifted as Pep Guardiola’s side began to assert their dominance. Savinho equalised just before half-time, calming the visitors and setting the stage for a second-half comeback.

After the break, City showed their class. Omar Marmoush struck twice to turn the game completely on its head, sealing a 3-1 victory and sending the reigning champions into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

While the result itself was painful for Newcastle supporters, much of the anger online was directed at him. The striker’s late cameo failed to inspire any fightback, with fans complaining about his lack of impact, poor decision-making, and what they perceived as a lack of urgency.

Social media quickly filled with furious reactions from supporters.

“Not fit to wear the shirt,” one fan posted moments after the final whistle.

Another added: “Championship-level player. Doesn’t deserve the jersey number he’s been given.”

Others questioned whether manager Eddie Howe should continue giving the forward opportunities in crucial matches, especially with the club still fighting on multiple fronts this season.

Despite the criticism, Howe is likely to defend his player publicly, as he has often done when individuals come under intense scrutiny from the fanbase. The Newcastle boss has repeatedly emphasised the need for unity and patience within his squad.

For Wissa, however, the pressure is now firmly on. With Newcastle’s ambitions growing and expectations rising at St James’ Park, supporters are demanding performances worthy of the famous black-and-white shirt. ⚽🔥