Magpies handled pressure - Smith

Published : 22 Apr 2010 14:53:32

Newcastle captain Alan Smith believes a key to his side's success this season was the way they coped with pressure.The Magpies have already secured the Championship title, and will be presented with the trophy before Saturday's home match with Ipswich. Smith told BBC Newcastle: "I think we've handled it [the pressure] this year, as we had got that expectation level back. "I think it was everyone's cup final playing Newcastle this season." He added: "Next year we'll probably have to play to.... read more