Colin Calderwood: "Newcastle had a terrific team spirit under Chris.
"He gave the club a unique chance to balance the books and to move forward with a bit of stability.
"They cannot be forgiven for losing that chance. The foundation of the club could have been so much more secure with everyone pulling in the right direction if they had stuck with Chris.
"At most clubs you usually have a fair understanding of where you stand but at Newcastle things seem to change dramatically in a short space of time."