Looking on the bright side ... at least we are only playing Hull City and not Chelsea or Manchester United.
Money: ""It's not something I expected to do at all, it's not what I came here to do because it's not my job.
That Toon Bench Looks Frightening!
"But I have been asked by Chris and we just have to be as professional as we can.
"It's never nice when things like this happen and it is not something anyone can plan for.
"I have to offer Chris all the support I can and make sure the players are prepared.
"All of us are very experienced and have been in a similar situation before, so we just have to get on with the job."