Poch top notch, Toon

NEWCASTLE’S potential new owners are adamant there is no shortlist yet to replace Steve Bruce but, if there was, it would be a very short list indeed.

I’d have only one name on it – Mauricio Pochettino.

Former Tottenham boss Poch (right) would have the Toon playing high-pressing, high-octane football in front of 52,000 – not quite what they’re getting right now at St James’ Park under Bruce (left).

He has a proven track record with youngsters and proven assistants such as Jesus Perez. More importantly, he needs to win something, which means he’ll be very, very motivated.