Former Newcastle United striker Peter Lovenkrands fears they could still be relegated this season.
The Dane wrote in the Evening Chronicle: "There's still six games left to end it on a high instead of the negativity.
"They aren't picking points up and if they don't be careful there are teams that can catch them.
"If Newcastle don't get a result against Spurs and the other teams win this weekend then suddenly you find yourselves in a tricky situation and under a lot of pressure.
"It's time for the players to get their fingers out and start performing again."