New Newcastle boss Eddie Howe began plotting his survival escape down the pub.
Howe was appointed this week following the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund’s takeover at the club.
And the 43-year-old is keen to lift morale with the club stuck in the drop zone in the Premier League.
Howe took his backroom team to the Three Mile in Gosforth after training on Thursday, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Former Bournemouth boss was joined by Jason Tindall, Stephen Purches, Simon Weatherstone and Dan Hodges
Graeme Jones, who has stayed on after being appointed caretaker manager following Steve Bruce's dismissal, was also present.