20 Key Things We Learned From Newcastle's Fans Forum Minutes

16. Newcastle Have A "Great Opportunity" To Sign Players... Over The "Next Three Windows"...

Steve McClaren seemed positive that Newcastle would bring in some news recruits - but then backtracked quite significantly and said the club had "three windows" with which to attract players and get "recruitment right"... Sharron Lee, the Long Distance Fan Representative, asked: "What can the club do to attract new players?" The response was:

"The club's view is that Newcastle United has always been attractive to new players. In addition, the appointment of the new head coach is a big step forward. Privately, Steve McClaren has been a big draw for players the club has been speaking to both at home and abroad. The club has no concerns about attracting players."

McClaren then stated:

"I'm excited because the objectives are clear and you can sell that to players coming in. We want to win something. We are going for something. "I'm excited because of the plan I've seen. We don't just go short term with this transfer window, we look at the next window and the next one. We have a great opportunity in the next three windows if we get the recruitment right. I can understand if there is negativity but if I was a supporter and I knew what I know in such detail, I'd be very excited about the future. "Talk is cheap. We have to make it happen."