Mike Ashley took his biggest ever gamble with Newcastle United in the last year and from the moment when he trusted John Carver to be a ‘safe pair of hands’ until at least the end of last season, it has proved a disaster.

Very hard to have any expectations but…if Siem de Jong could get properly fit and recreate his form at Ajax…

Steve McClaren’s press conferences have become ever more embarrassing and now it has been revealed who is coaching his performances.

Steve McClaren has named his 5 man backroom staff at Newcastle United, the news put out via an email to supporters.