Former Toon Star Says He Is 'Sad' To See The Mess We Are In!
"I'd never have thought that Newcastle would be in this situation, not even in a bad dream.
"But the reality is different, and life is different.
"I hope they can pull through and do it.
"As a manager, you need to create the atmosphere in the club and the team, and I think Alan's the man.
"He knows what he wants to do.
"Alan will never lose. He knows that, whatever he does, people will always stick by him because of his personality, and what he has done for the club.
"It's a difficult situation. But I think he took the job because he believes he can do it.
"Each game is a cup final for Newcastle - it's as simple as that, and I hope everybody thinks that way.
"You go out and try to perform to your best, then you go back home and think that you did your best.
"The most important thing is that the people stick together."