sport news Callum Wilson admits that Newcastle's players weren't fit enough when Steve ...

sport news Callum Wilson admits that Newcastle's players weren't fit enough when Steve ...
sport news Callum Wilson admits that Newcastle's players weren't fit enough when Steve ...
Callum Wilson becomes the latest Newcastle player to admit 'we weren't fit enough' under previous boss Steve Bruce following the side's disastrous start to the season Under Steve Bruce, Newcastle collected just three points from eight matches Bruce left his role in October, and was replaced by Eddie Howe in the dugout Callum Wilson is Newcastle's top scorer this season with five league goals Newcastle are still looking for their first win, and are six points from safety 

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Callum Wilson says Newcastle lost ground at the start of the season because they were not fit enough for the pace of the Premier League.

The striker is the latest player to suggest the squad was not in peak condition under former boss Steve Bruce and that fitness has only improved for the arrival of Eddie Howe.

Sportsmail has reported previously how there was concern among players over training and preparation, with excessive days off a particular point of ire.

Newcastle are without a win in 14 matches this season and did not look as fit as the opposition during the opening weeks, a suspicion confirmed by Wilson.

Callum Wilson has admitted Newcastle's fitness levels were sub-standard in the opening weeks of the season

Things went badly wrong for Steve Bruce in his final months at Newcastle, costing him his job

Callum Wilson (left) believes Newcastle's squad was not fit enough under Steve Bruce (right)

‘I'd say first game of the season, we weren't fit enough in terms of being ready for a Premier League

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