“Of course we want to build on such a great season as last year and finish at least as high in the table if possible, though we know that that is very difficult. That is the challenge but we are looking forward to it”.

When you take the job at Newcastle United you know you are not going for an easy ride.

Alan Pardew is doing a cracking job and The Mag were invited up to the training ground to meet and interview him. It gives us a unique insight into the job he’s doing and his hopes for the future.