McClaren under pressure
The Newcastle United boss is under increasing pressure as the Magpies sit just one place above the bottom of the Premier League.
Sir John Hall: Players need to put "heart and soul" into keeping Newcastle in the Premier League
The former Chairman of Newcastle United Sir John Hall has told ITV Tyne Tees heDID think Steve McClaren should go after their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth on Saturday.
He's admitted since though that having had a look at who else might be available, what happens next will be 'a very difficult decision'.
Sir John said "If I was Mike Ashley, I would be tearing my hair out".
He appealed directly to the players to put their "heart and soul' into keeping the club in the top flight.
The Magpies are currently second from bottom in the Premier League table on 24 points, just above bottom club Aston Villa.
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