Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is convinced the good times will return to St James' Park.

The Whitley Bay lad feels the Magpies have moved on from last season's Premier League catastrophe.

He told the Evening Chronicle: “We've got happy fans again which is even better.

“It is good to see them smiling and cheering, feeling excited again. The lads had great support on pre-season.

“When we went over to the fans in pre-season it wasn't just a quick clap it was really good."