5 Reasons For Newcastle Fans To Be Cheerful (And 5 To Be Fearful) After Opening Day
1. Newcastle Didn't Lose
It was important that Steve McClaren didn't lose his first game in charge so the fans remain optimistic. An early defeat would have unearthed the harrowing memories of last season and devalued the Toon boss's worth. The former England manager still has momentum and if he can grab a win away at Swansea City then he will have gotten off to a very positive start.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.