McClaren confirmed
as Newcastle boss
Steve McClaren was officially confirmed as Newcastle manager yesterday, signing a three-year contract with the north-east club.
The former England manager had turned down an approach from Newcastle in January but became open to the move after parting company with Derby at the end of the season.
Newcastle finished just four points above the drop zone last season, sealing top-flight status only on the final weekend with a 2-0 win at home to West Ham.
They are 7-2 with bet365 to be relegated next season and 8-1 to win a trophy in the first three seasons of McClaren’s tenure.