Well, looks like Harry Rednapp is being touted for the post, hope not, he is needed at Pompey.
Shearer has said he isn't interested, I think he has his coaching badges now, but saying that, Chelsea and Middlesbrough managers still don't have the badges required as yet, they have been given time to get them.
Dont let the Geordies hear you say they have never won anything, or you will get a lecture about the 50's and 60's when they were classed as a top flight club, winning a European trophy.
I think they are big because of their fan base up here, their ground is a lovely ground right in the centre of Newcastle, everytime I pass it I always think, Hmmmm must be the poshest public toilet in the North East, well, words to that effect