Willie McFaul: "I cannot see anyone else right now.
"I was very impressed with Alan Shearer's interview after the game at Villa Park.
"I thought he was very sound, very honest. He probably went as far as you can go.
"For a man of his experience, as regards playing and being a favourite from the fans' point of view, everything he has said has been spot on.
"I have seen a lot of Championship games this past season and getting out of it is not an easy task, but at the end of the day you have to do it.
"Newcastle United are a great club with great fans and should be in the Premier League."