Who would benefit most from it?
Some suggest the responsibility would help Joey Barton, but almost 70% of voters on our NU-Mad website went for Kevin Nolan.
Now Fabricio Coloccini wants the job.
Fabricio Coloccini: “It was a proud honour for me to lead Newcastle out against my old team.
“I enjoyed the experience very much.
“Any player would see the chance to lead Newcastle United out as a privilege and I’m no different.
“If the chance comes along to do it again, I wouldn’t say no.”