The Magpies issued a statement after the game insisting they hope to renegotiate Chris Hughton's contract by the end of the year.
Chris Hughton: "I presume the reason it was said was because of the unjust speculation that was flying around in the last few days.
"One thing it [the speculation] doesn't do, it doesn't deter me from the job that I am doing.
"Is it a help? Of course it's not a help; is it something I welcome? Of course it is not something I welcome.
"But one thing I can guarantee it doesn't do, it doesn't take my focus off the big job that I am employed here to do."