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Post by Football News on Mar 11, 2016 11:42:57 GMT
Newcastle United have sacked head coach Steve McClaren.The former England boss won just six of 28 Premier League games in charge of the Magpies, who are just one place off the foot of the table.McClaren and his team were booed off following Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bournemouth at St James' Park - their third successive league defeat. Former Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez has been tipped to take over. McClaren signed a three-year contract with the Magpies in June after the club avoided relegation on the final day of last season. Club statement:After the defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, the club has spent some time considering its position and has today concluded that Steve McClaren's employment with the club will end with immediate effect. We acknowledge that reaching this decision has taken a number of days and that this has caused uncertainty for everyone involved, in particular for Steve and the players, for which we apologise. However, we felt that this time was necessary to ensure the right decisions were reached with the best interests of the club at heart. Lee Charnley added: "I would like to thank Steve personally for his services to Newcastle United. "He is a man of integrity and class and he has conducted himself with great dignity during this difficult time. "Steve worked tirelessly to try and bring success to Newcastle United. He has the utmost respect of all the players, staff and management and he leaves with our very best wishes and sincere thanks. "We feel that a change is now needed in order to give the club the best possible chance of securing its Premier League future. A further announcement on a successor to Steve will be made in due course."
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Post by evertonfan1968 on Mar 11, 2016 11:48:38 GMT
It appears the Benitez rumours might be true then. Everybody gets sacked but not Martinez.
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Post by Avinalaff on Mar 11, 2016 11:54:52 GMT
Dear Bill ...........
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Post by bornablue on Mar 11, 2016 11:56:07 GMT
How many managers have been through that club in recent years?
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Post by Football News on Mar 11, 2016 14:54:54 GMT
Rafael Benitez: Newcastle United appoint Spaniard as Steve McClaren's successorRafael Benitez has been named as Newcastle's new manager, following the sacking of Steve McClaren.The former Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Valencia boss takes over with the Magpies a point from safety with 10 games left. Spaniard Benitez, 55, has signed a three-year contract and brought in coaches Fabio Pecchia, Francisco de Miguel Moreno and Antonio Gomez Perez. "C'mon Toon Army. The club and I need your total involvement," he said. Benitez was sacked in January after seven months as Real Madrid boss. He spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005. He also had an interim spell with Chelsea, guiding the Blues to Europa League success in 2013. "I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a legendary English club, with the massive challenge of remaining part of the Premier League," he said. "It will be a challenge not just for me and my staff but for the players, the club and the fans. "All of us must push together in the same direction and with the same target in mind. This is the reason why I'm going to ask for your total support to successfully complete this task. "Personally, it means my return to the Premier League, closer to my home and my family. I can't be happier." McClaren was sacked after just nine months in charge. Under the former England manager's guidance, Newcastle won just six of 28 Premier League games. Coaches Paul Simpson, Alessandro Schoenmaker and Steve Black have all left the club. Managing director Lee Charnley said: "In Rafa we have, without doubt, secured the services of one of Europe's top managers. "He has managed some of the most successful teams at the very highest level of the game and we are proud to now have him as our manager. "Our sole focus now is to give our full support to Rafa, his coaching team and the players in order to secure our status in the Premier League." BBC
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