Kevin Nolan says Newcastle's players are in shock following the sacking of Chris Hughton but determined to retain the unity he gave them.
Magpies owner Mike Ashley made the decision to dismiss Hughton despite the club lying a solid 11th in the Premier League table in their first season back in the top flight.
Martin Jol and Alan Pardew are among the frontrunners to take over at St James' Park, and Nolan admits the move has come as a major surprise to him and his team-mates.
I'm not a Newcastle fan, but I think this latest outrage from the club is disgraceful. Hughton has done a great job for Newcastle!
I feel sorry for Newcastle fans who has a owner like Ashley. You had to get rid of HIM!
Agree, Newcastle have the potential of beeing a great team. And Hughton has done a good job as manager. Why he got fired is ridicolous!