Keegan demands time.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan says that time is needed for him to bring success to the club.

"I know what the fans want. As long as they are realistic and patient, we can try to help them have dreams and possibly win something," he said.

"There is some unfinished business here. I think this is right."

Keegan is also relishing the prospect of managing the Magpies for the second time.

"I am just as excited this time as I was when I came to play here at 31 and when I came as a manager at 43 or 44," he added.

"I have certainly inherited a strong, talented group of players - which is something I didn't have when I came last time.

"When I came last time we were wondering whether we could fill the stadium. That is not a problem.

"They will be trying to get a stadium big enough if we can put some football on and get some success here. The job in hand is a big job, it is a great club."