Rafa Benitez has reminded Newcastle supporters just how optimistic they were on the eve of the season and has told them not to lose faith after two defeats.
The Spaniard is refusing to panic despite the losing start made by his Championship title favourites, although he concedes up to four new signings could still be needed.
Benitez, whose side entertain Reading this evening, said: ‘Something was wrong before (I came) and we’re here to change things. The fans were happy before the season, everything was going in the right direction.
‘Now is exactly the same.