Steve McClaren has admitted that it was a feeling of relief as he watched his Newcastle United side claim a first Premier League victory of the season on Sunday.
Georginio Wijnaldum was the hero for the Magpies as they stormed to an emphatic 6-2 triumph over Norwich City to relieve some of the pressure on McClaren and lift the spirits at St James' Park.
Forced to answer questions about his future in the build-up to the match, McClaren insists that he knew his team would improve sooner rather than later after such a poor start.
"I am relieved for the supporters and players who have endured a lot," he told reporters.
"We knew a win was around the corner, but we didn't know when it would come. We played some really good football. We kept the faith with the players - everyone around us is saying what they've been saying, but we've got to keep tight."
Newcastle will look to build on the win when they meet rivals Sunderland next Sunday.
Callum Mulvihill
