Temuri Ketsbaia is keen on the Newcastle United job.

Ketsbaia is adamant that Newcastle deserve better - and he says a return to the glory days CAN be achieved within the constraints of a head coach role.

"I am watching what's going on at Newcastle with a lot of interest and of course I am interested in the head coach role," the former Georgia coach told the Sunday Sun.

"There are not many managers in the world who would say no to that club. Any time that the job becomes available, it's exciting and I am available to speak to Newcastle about it.

"I'd love to manage in England, I always said that and I think I could do a good job. I worked at a club for many years that won championships, I managed in the Champions League and I worked with the national team for five years, so I don't think the level is a problem. It wouldn't be a problem and I know all about Newcastle."