Sebastien Bassong was stunned by the attitude of some of his Newcastle United teammates after their relegation at Aston Villa.

A source told the Evening Chronicle: "Sebastien was suspended and gutted about having to sit in the stands.

"But after the game he was mortified by some of the scenes in the dressing room. He said that only three or four of the players looked genuinely upset about the club's relegation.

"More worryingly, while the fans were still chanting outside, some players were talking about their holidays."