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.
The Newcastle United boss is under increasing pressure as the Magpies sit just one place above the bottom of the Premier League.
Steve McClaren remains in charge of Newcastle United this afternoon, despite widespread reports that he's about to be replaced by Rafa Benitez.
McClaren took a training session at Darsley Park, North Tyneside, today.
Nothing has been confirmed, but a Spanish radio station has reported that Rafa Benitez, the former Liverpool and Real Madrid Manager, will sign a three year deal to take over at Newcastle.
This is what Football journalist Arancha Rodriguez from radio station Cadena Cope told ITV Tyne Tees:
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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