Graeme Souness has admitted that the obsessive nature of Newcastle United made it difficult for him to succeed at St James' Park. However, the former Magpies boss always believed that if a manager could get things right, then the fans would be 'dancing on the streets'.
And that is exactly what Eddie Howe has accomplished during his 14 months at the helm. Newcastle remain in contention for European qualification, and will contest their first domestic cup final in 24 years against Manchester United on Sunday.
Newcastle's Wembley showpiece will provide them with a prime opportunity to end their 54-year trophy drought, and Souness has opened up on the 'weight of expectation' in the city.
