Paul Gascoigne believes Sam Allardyce can bring the good times back to Newcastle United.

Before Toon's 3-1 defeat of Tottenham last night, Gazza told the Evening Chronicle: "The situation looks good at the moment for Newcastle.

"He has money to spend and he has to spend that wisely to strengthen the good squad here more than anything else.

"It isn't like we need a player for this position or that position we just need to get a good squad to back up what we have.

"Sam has the ability to do that."