Newcastle United v Aston Villa: Villans react to defeat at St James’ Park

See why fans are calling this the worst defeat since Steven Gerrard walked through the door

It wasn’t the finest day for the claret and blues.

In fact Ben Ellis has called it the ‘worst defeat since Steven Gerrard walked through the door’.

He discusses his team’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park with Gav Longhorn.

See what the fans believe led to the defeat and what they’re calling for next as Villa prepare to face Watford at home on Saturday.

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