Former Everton and Newcastle United midfielder Steve Watson is keen to enter management.
Watson has had stints with Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City.
He told the Evening Chronicle: “I have been trying to get into management.
“I applied for the Gateshead job but it was given to Malcolm Crosby who is a great guy and I think he will do really well. I have publicly stated I'd like to be part of the staff (at Newcastle) but whatever staff Steve decides I don't see any reason why we can't start going in the right direction again."