Timeline: Joe Kinnear's controversial spell at Newcastle

17 June 2013: Kinnear claims he has been appointed as Newcastle United's Director of Football in a controversial radio interview. Says the names of several of the club's key players wrong live on air.

18 June 2013: Newcastle United confirm Kinnear's appointment on a three-year deal.

19 June 2013: Derek Llambias resigns from his role as the club's managing director after the controversy surrounding Kinnear's appointment.

25 June 2013: Supporters hold meeting to discuss concerns over Kinnear's appointment at Newcastle. Kinnear was invited to decline the invitation, instead sending a close friend - Eddie McIntyre - who read out a statement on his behalf.

6 August 2013: Newcastle manager Alan Pardew gives credit to Kinnear for the loan signing of striker Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers.

31 August 2013: Fans publicly hit out at Kinnear for the lack of transfer activity after Loic Remy was the only player brought into the club during the summer

29 January 2014: Kinnear expresses his delight at the loan signing of Dutch forward Luuk de Jong from Borussia Monchengladbach.

29 January 2014: Newcastle confirm sale of star midfielder Yohan Cabaye to Paris St Germain, leading to more criticism of the club from fans.

3 February 2014: Newcastle confirm Kinnear has resigned from his role as Director of Football.