Supermac Blast At Ashley And Hughton!

Malcolm Macdonald (talking to the Daily Telegraph): 'If they thought they had got on the wrong side of the people of Tyneside then just wait and see what happens if they go through with their plans to re-name St James’ Park because there will be an almighty uproar and outcry.

'It would upset people so much because it everyone’s second home. That is how people feel about it. It has been St James’ Park forever and a day and it should remain that way.

'One or two things have gone through my head this morning about potential new names and I am absolutely horrified to think what it could be called.

'There have been very, very few examples of coaches successfully becoming managers.

'Chris Hughton has been in the game a very long time as a player and then a coach and has never shown any managerial desire beforehand.'