Steve Bruce refused to entertain the suggestion that Newcastle United are starting to turn the corner - despite picking up two draws in the last two games.
The point at Watford clawed Newcastle out of the bottom three but they could return there during the next international break if they drop points at Wolves next weekend.
Bruce's side have now failed to win a Premier League game since May last season when a 2-0 victory over Fulham sealed three points.
When asked if his side were getting there, he said: "You need to get a win to turn the corner, but I thought we’ve played well against Leeds.
"For an hour against Man U I thought we played very well, (it was the same for) large parts against Aston Villa (but) you need to get a win, that’s the only way you can turn a corner.
"But the performances themselves, and what we’re trying to do…I’ve enjoyed watching us and I’ve enjoyed watching us again today. It’s a shame we didn’t take the chances that came our way."
Fans had already turned on Bruce before Watford's second half equaliser but the noise increased as Newcastle struggled late on.
Bruce reflected: "Pretty painful, huge frustration.
"We’ve played well again, created enough chances to win three games really in the big league and there’s always that threat that they’ll score from a set piece.
"(It’s) deeply frustrating but I’ve got to take the positives again, we played well again."
