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'Total disrespect' - Newcastle fans all say the same thing after 'shameful' BT Sport TV decision

Newcastle United supporters have vented their frustration after yet another unfavourable TV fixture decision.

The Magpies have seen kick-off times altered for two November fixtures as a result of being selected for coverage by BT Sport.

Steve Bruce's side will still travel down to the South Coast to face Brighton on November 6, but kick-off has been pushed back to 5.30pm.

United's next away fixture has also been rescheduled, with the clash at Arsenal on November 27 brought slightly forward with a 12.30pm kick-off time.

Newcastle's home encounter with Brentford on November 20 has not been selected, and will remain a 3pm kick-off.

The changes mean the Toon Army are once again juggling travel logistics for two long away days as a result of TV picks.

It is a familiar scenario for Magpies supporters in recent seasons, and the latest announcement on Wednesday drew a quick response from the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust.

They posted: "It didn’t take long for the broadcasters to start messing Newcastle United fans around again. Just like old times.

"Not only have they missed their deadline on releasing TV picks, they’ve put #NUFC at Brighton on a night where there are no trains back to Newcastle. Fantastic."

It is a sentiment shared by many disgruntled Newcastle supporters, with many now having to plan around the revised kick-off times and the public transport challenge this poses.

Here is how United fans reacted to the TV fixture announcement for November:

'Another kick in the teeth'

'Bin as usual'

'Clearly no thought'

'Never seen that before'

'Shameful lack of consideration'

'Total disrespect'

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