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Here's why Matthias Jaissle had 'goosebumps' after joining Newcastle United Matthias Jaissle has officially been announced as the Newcastle United manager. Matthias Jaissle has joked about sitting in a bar and singing the latest Newcastle United terrace chant. It took just minutes for Toon fans to get creative once news broke about the German’s arrival 10 days ago. A song famously adopted by Scotland fans has now been hijacked - with Newcastle sermonising Jaissle to the tune of Baccara’s Yes Sir, I Can Boogie. The first renditions were heard as thousands of United supporters travelled to Valencia at the weekend. Jaissle soaked in his St James’ Park surroundings for the first time earlier today, greeting every reporter individually before answering the question on every supporters’ lips. The Gazette has launched a WhatsApp NUFC channel to bring the latest news, analysis and team & injury updates directly to your phone. Simply click this link to join our NUFC WhatsApp channel. ‘I was smiling’ - Matthias Jaissle “I have my spies already,” he responded when asked if he had heard the new chant. “They follow social media, so they gave me a hint that there's a special song already created. “I tried to avoid social media. I heard it once, I was smiling, and my management, the guys around me, all the staff members, said they're really looking forward to sitting after a match in the bar and listening to the song, so let's see about that. “I'm really happy that the fans appreciate me already a lot. I have to say the welcome was unbelievable, really grateful, not only from the players, also from the staff and the fans. When I was having a walk yesterday in the city, it was really giving me a nice feeling.” Matthias Jaissle on St James’ Park The 38-year-old is also relishing the opportunity to experience St James’ Park at its maximum capacity. Jaissle added: “When I entered the pitch here with my assistant coaches, we were just looking at each other with a big smile like I have right now, goosebumps, just really special. “The guys here who are leading the tour, they just told me how it feels when the crowd is there and, when we play, hopefully also in the way they want to see us. Intense football, vertical approach, aggressive, front-footed, and I think it's a great unit, and a great synergy among the fans and the team.” Your next Newcastle United read: Matthias Jaissle's one word reaction as Newcastle United St James' Park upgrades unveiled