Alan Thompson isn't concerned over his future at Newcastle United.

Thompson joined the coaching staff at the start of the season and knows he could be on the way out once the club is sold.

The former Celtic winger told the Sunday Mail: "I hope to remain a part of the club but we will wait and see. I enjoyed more than 15 years as a player after fearing my career was over at just 19 when I was in a car crash after a reserve game.

"I was a passenger and the driver fell asleep at the wheel. I broke my neck, needed major surgery and was out for 20 months. I became a major pest to the Newcastle physios!

"After that other things don't seem too important. So I felt lucky to play just one game, never mind having great times at Celtic and Bolton. I also played for England under Sven-Goran Eriksson.

"Football has been good to me and I hope to give something back."