Newcastle United begin a new era this weekend and Steve McClaren is under no illusion as to the size of the task he faces.
Steve McClaren wants his revamped Newcastle United side to turn words into performances and issue a statement of intent against Southampton in their Premier League opener.
New boss McClaren takes charge of his first competitive game at St James' Park on Sunday and could call on close-season signings such as Aleksandar Mitrovic, Chancel Mbemba and Georginio Wijnaldum.
The trio will offer the home faithful hope after the club flirted with relegation under John Carver last term and McClaren wants to usher in a new era on Tyneside with a positive showing.