So the rumours turned out to be true and our relegation rivals have indeed dispensed with the services of Steve McClaren and have appointed Rafa Benitex on a three year deal

You have to question the commitment of Benitez to Newcastle though, given that there is apparently a relegation release clause in his contract

Certainly it's a baptism of fire for our relegation rivals new manager, with Leicester on Monday, and the league leaders being followed by games against Sunderland and then an away trip to Carrow Road

Fingers crossed it has about as much success as our appointment of Neil Adams did in the run up to the end of the season in the midst of a relegation battle