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Joe Kinnear resigns as Newcastle United's Director of Football

Joe Kinnear has resigned as Newcastle United's Director of Football.

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Ashley has 'no immediate plans to replace Kinnear'

Mike Ashley Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has no immediate plans to replace former director of football Joe Kinnear. Amid speculation that Derek Llambias could once again have a part to play, PA Sport is reporting that Ashley will not make a short term appointment.

Kinnear resigned after seven months in his role, having failed to make a permanent signing during two transfer windows.

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