Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce admits the club would be very different if their takeover had gone through.
Five months on from the Premier League's refusal to approve or reject the takeover bid United are clear of the relegation zone and looking in reasonable shape in terms of points.
When asked about his approach as far as constant takeover talk is concerned on Tyneside, Bruce told Chronicle Live: "All of our focus is on football.
"Look there is nothing I can do to influence the takeover or what happens or legal rights or whatever, I don't know enough about it.
"We're all, I think everybody, is disappointed that it didn't happen.
"It could have been a totally different Newcastle United.
"For everybody concerned it was a frustration but for me it's all about preparing the team."
