At first he said "judge me after eight games" which became "judge me after ten games ... but now ... having been judged as being a SHAMBLES ... things have changed.
"Judge me after 38 games", but if the threat of relegation continues, he won't see Christmas.
He was an appointment that NO Newcastle Utd fan (that I know off) wanted.
McClaren admits Newcastle United have already shelved their ambitions to target the top eight this season – and has even talked of “having a party” if the club reach the 40-point mark.
When the transfer window closed at the start of September with the Magpies having spent more than £50m on new signings, managing director Lee Charnley boldly set out his targets for the rest of the campaign.
“We have set Steve a target of a top-eight finish and to win a trophy,” said Charnley, in an Email sent to Newcastle fans. Less than two months on, however, and it appears as though the goalposts have already moved."