Souness is hoping Magpies’ luck holds

NEWCASTLE boss Graeme Souness admits he is a worried man after seeing his side put together a run of three successive victories and climb into the top half of the table.

The Scot has several of his biggest names finally back from injury and goals are arriving in plentiful supply from his £32m strike-force. However, as he prepared for today's visit of Birmingham to St James' Park, Souness was waiting for the backlash and resisting the temptation to say "I told you so" after promising things would turn.

"Not at all, not at all because this game is a very cruel game," he said. "When you think things are going well, that's the time to start worrying.