Even the manager isn't averse to the odd tirade, publicly criticising players, head-butting opponents and calling Manuel Pellegrini a "f*cking old c*nt" who should "shut his noise." But we've already been over his various moments of madness. With all of the craze that has ensued over the last few decades at the cauldron of chaos that is St. James' Park, is it really much of a surprise that there have been explosions from high-profile players and managers alike? As each underwhelming season passes without even a sniff of silverware or the prospect of European football, managers are thrown under the bus by the ruthlessly intensifying media, leading to some very public outbursts. Similarly, this pressure on the cut-throat nature of hiring and firing managers on a whim at St. James' Park - pre-Pardew era of course - had a knock-down effect on the players, with some even being driven to trading blows with each other on the pitch. Of course, there have also been the unwelcome contributions, opinions and sheer lambasts from the outside, as rival managers and players take a swipe at the club. Take a look at the twelve most memorable outbursts, rants and melt-downs concerning Newcastle United.
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Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
