Peter Beardsley has revealed that he hopes to get the Under 21s job permanently and has stated that Mike Ashley and Alan Pardew have been ‘top class’.

Reserve team coach Willie Donachie has only good things to say about the people of Newcastle as he departs, stating that the fans are the club.

When asked about loss of Willie Donachie at pre-Spurs press conference, Alan Pardew took the opportunity to make claims about the level of coaching at NUFC.

The Newcastle reserve team manager, Willie Donachie, has resigned – following claims of striking a player.