It's inevitable that the bigger clubs will end up with their own TV deals, as has what has happened in Spain with Real and Barcelona. In football, greed always wins. If we were part of the big 6 (and we used to be), would people feel the same way?
No doubt his love for Newcastle United was genuine and he helped to give us some amazing memories, but I still remember what he and Douglas Hall said in the Toongate scandal. It leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. He could also be a nasty prick, so am lead to believe.