Some ex-players recent reactions to the Yes We Can campaign :"Newcastle Uniteds biggest player by far is its wonderful support. It's often said that the crowd at St James are like an extra man. They are are powerful force, second to none. A club run by these supporters will see the club reach milestones they have only ever dreamed of. Can they do it? Yes they can." - Billy Whitehurst
"I think all Newcastle United supporters would love to see the club run by people who have the best interests of the club at heart, and who aren't chasing the next pound or simply looking for publicity. We have seen the club ownership change from a family owned club to a corporate one and neither formula has brought us success. Who can say that a supporter owned club will not help us realise our dreams. So long as the club is run on a sound financial footing so that the club can succeed on the pitch then i'm sure the 'Yes We Can' campaign can help us reach new heights. One thing is for sure there will be no shortage of passion throughout the club to get the job done." - Kevin Scott
"The 'Yes We Can' campaign is a highly ambitious attempt by a group of hard working and passionate supporters to wrestle the club from its current ownership. Many people have cast a doubtful eye over the organisation over the last few months, but believe you me these lads and lasses mean business, and I for one think that if Newcastle United fans can unite behind the cause then maybe, just maybe we can support a club that we are proud of again." - Joe Allon
"The 'Yes We Can' campaign is a breath of fresh air and is a genuine attempt by a group of people who have the best interests of the club at heart. If it it can work for Barcelona then it can work for Newcastle United. Back the trust it's our only hope." - Billy Askew
"My two brothers epitomised what Newcastle supporters were all about, even before I was lucky enough to pull on that beloved black and white shirt. They were Newcastle daft and travelled all over following the lads. It's like a religion up here, and as far back as I can remember the club has always been in turmoil behind the scenes in some way or another, and I think the time is right for the supporters to stand up for the club they love and take it over. I urge you all to back the trust and back the 'Yes We Can' campaign. You know it makes sense." - Alan Shoulder
“That can be the way forward out of chaos because the fans have always been United ’s biggest asset by far. They are the most loyal and passionate supporters in the country. Who can say anything else when 52,000 packed St James’s Park every home game last season when United were relegated from the Premier League and more than 40,000 have turned up in the Championship? That’s mind-boggling. They have generated an awful lot of revenue for the club both at the gate and through buying merchandise down the years but have got nothing back in return. Now it could be their turn. United currently have an owner who, by his own admission, doesn’t want them and they desperately need to clear up the shambles off the field if they are to make long-term and sustained progress. I’ve had the Trust documents and the financial plans sent out to me here in Portugal and they look very feasible. Perhaps it appears a dream for the Toon Army to own United but if they can create another monster like Barcelona it would be marvellous.” - Brian Kilcline
"Newcastle United have been crying out for a 'real' change for years behind the scene. The fans have no ulterior motives, they just crave a succesful football club. That's why i'm backing the Trust and the 'Yes We Can' campaign. - Brian Honour - Ex Hartlepool Player and Newcastle Fan
"If there is one club that the format of fan ownership will work then it's Newcastle United. The fans are the heartbeat of the club and have its best interests at heart. That's why i'm backing the trust and the campaign."- Craig Liddle - Ex Middlesbrough and Darlington Player and Newcastle Fan
"I think the 'Yes We Can' campaign is a great idea I just hope that it hasn't come along too late. I have spoken to a lot of former players over the last few months and the support for this campaign is nothing short of phenomenal." - Andy Toman - Ex Darlington Player and Newcastle Fan
