Gareth Southgate: "Sam is a very experienced manager and I think he will be able to guide them through the times they are having at the moment.
What The Hell Has Newcastle Got To Do With Southgate?
"I am sure he could do with Alan coming out and saying, 'I'm not interested.
"I don't know if it piles extra pressure on him with Alan not saying anything.
"All I do know is that Newcastle are higher in the table than they were this time last year, and I am sure they will end up finishing higher than they did last season.
"For any manager, it takes time to change a club around, and I am sure Sam will sort it out."
And thank you for that Mr Southgate. Now keep your nose out of OUR business!