Rafa Benitez will celebrate a year as Newcastle manager on Saturday focused only on the task of guiding the club back into the Premier League.
The 56-year-old Spaniard was unable to prevent the Magpies from sliding into the Sky Bet Championship at the end of last season, but heads into the home clash against Fulham with a three-point lead at the top of the table.
Asked about the anniversary, Benitez said: 'I didn't realise until I was told. Another year - that means you are getting older.
'It has been a great experience and the main thing is to see the club going in the right direction.