"Some of the things Joe said he has apologised for, especially getting the names wrong of our players," he continued.
"That needs to be corrected because there is a certain respect needed there.
Kinnear has mispronounced the names of several members of the Newcastle squad
"I spoke to one or two players and my staff here and made them very aware of where the position lies.
"As well as we have done in the transfer market, there is always room for improvement.
"I have spoken to Joe and had a couple of meetings with him. I have told him what I think the weaknesses in the squad are.
"Let's be fair, it's a squad, not a side, and I have told him I need to strengthen, and I have a couple of ideas."
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