the huge expectation comes from no trophys in almost 40 years, and the fact we have probably the second largest fan base in england. And if a manager the fans think is qualified for the role (not one who has successfully led you towards relegation) he'd get the support. Realistically most were hoping for O'Leary (Hitzfeld ideally). So the the feeling of "what the (Please don't use that word again) is going on" when souness was announced was over whelming, and i don't expect him to get a good reception on saturday or indeed against Hapoel on thursday... He's got a huge job on his hands if he is going to win the fans over.

http://s7.invisionfree.com/toonchat/index.php?act=SC&c=2 this is a temp board while the main one is moving server (on today of all days) www.toon-chat.co.uk being the normal one. thats a big worry, no offence to you but some of his signings for your lot don't fill us with confidence. we're having nightmares of amorouso joining our already suspect defence...

Hi, Newcastle fan here. What i want to know is do you rate souness and are you sad to see him leave? The vast majority of us are shocked and not happy with this signing and it is generally seen as a poor appointment. Not the man we think can take our club to the next level.