Newcastle United has fired Steve McClaren as the
club’s manager, less than a year after he took charge at
the club.
The former England boss has struggled at St James’
Park since replacing caretaker manager John Carver
last summer, with the Magpies languishing in the
Premier League relegation zone.
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool manager Rafael
Benitez has been touted as a possible replacement, 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.
“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.”
Credit: Goal
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