Newcastle sack McClaren

The Magpies have won just once in their last six games and with the club stuck in 19th place in the PREMIER LEAGUEtable, they have decided to relieve the 54-year-old of his duties

The former England boss, who took charge at St James' Park back in June 2015, has lasted less than a year in the job with the Magpies struggling in the PREMIER LEAGUE and having recorded just one win in their last six matches.

Reports have suggested that Rafael Benitez is ready to take over from the 54-year-old, with the club insisting that they will make an announcement on McClaren's successor in due course.
A club statement read: "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."

Managing director 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.

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