"Speculation is rife at most football clubs but, at Newcastle United, it happens on an even more regular basis than elsewhere. It's something which, as a manager, you have got to deal with.
"The meeting with chairman last Monday was not confrontational, I had a cup of coffee with him and we discussed general things about the playing side. It was very amicable. The targets have been reassessed, of course they have given the problems we have had with injuries this season."