Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer insists his old club won't go down.
"I still believe and maintain they won't go down," said the Magpies' record goalscorer. "They need a result on Monday against Birmingham, because it has been a long time since they won.
"It [speculation about Kevin Keegan's future] is nonsense, but no one can stop that until they actually go out and get results.
"Winning matches changes everything; it stops people being negative about the club and the players.
"He [Keegan] knew what he was going into, and I am convinced - and I'm sure he is - that they will turn it around."
Shearer believes Keegan's position is secure.
"I don't see any reason how he can be in danger," he added. "The owner and chairman have put their faith in Kevin.
"He is - and was - the right choice and he will take the club forward providing the owner gives him the funds. There is no point in appointing him if they are not prepared to do that.
"I just give him my full backing and hope he will get it right.
"I think he went into it knowing they had a difficult run of fixtures and that confidence was at an all-time low. Put those two together, and it is bad situation."
