"And what is wrong with that?" I hear you say.
Well ... suggesting Sam Allardyce and Graeme Souness are "good managers" is pushing the boat out.
We Toon fans suffered under both, but Mac simply says: "wrong bosses at the wrong time".
McDermott (told the Evening Chronicle): "This is what this club has needed for a lot of years.
Well ... suggesting Sam Allardyce and Graeme Souness are "good managers" is pushing the boat out.We Toon fans suffered under both, but Mac simply says: "wrong bosses at the wrong time".
McDermott (told the Evening Chronicle): "This is what this club has needed for a lot of years.
"We have had some good managers. Sam Allardyce was a good fella, and Graeme Souness was a fantastic guy and a good manager, but they were here at the wrong time.
"Kevin, though, is a bit special.
"He loves Newcastle United and the fans absolutely love him.
"Getting results is the one that will lift everyone. It lifts the players and the mood of the club. Not to mention what it does for the fans.
"Good performances are next. Everyone knows our fans like to see Newcastle win, but also to win in style.
"Everyone knows that is Kevin's philosophy."