Steve McClaren has finally been confirmed as Newcastle’s new head coach six months after initially being offered the job.

John Carver will impose a media blackout on his Newcastle players in one final bid to complete their Premier League relegation escape.

Head coach John Carver admitted he was "embarrassed" by Newcastle's capitulation at Sunderland after seeing his side slip to a fifth successive derby defeat.

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Newcastle expect to complete the process of identifying potential replacements for Alan Pardew within the next 48 hours.

Newcastle defender Mike Williamson insists the squad remain "100%" behind under-fire boss Alan Pardew despite lurching to another Premier League defeat on Monday night.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is preparing for crunch talks with club owner Mike Ashley following the 1-0 loss at Stoke - and very much aware the axe could be hovering above him.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has denied he was being serious in saying manager Alan Pardew could lose his job if the Magpies lose to Stoke on Monday.

Newcastle have completed the signing of forward Siem de Jong from Eredivisie champions Ajax.

Alan Pardew has admitted Newcastle are grinding their way towards the end of a season which at one point threatened to deliver much, much more.

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Hundreds of Newcastle fans have joined a march to protest against the way in which owner Mike Ashley is running the club.

Mick Harford’s proposed appointment as assistant to Newcastle director of football Joe Kinnear has fallen through.

Former Newcastle United footballer Nile Ranger was charged with rape today, police have said.

Joe Kinnear has attempted to build bridges with the Newcastle fans he last week claimed he was more intelligent than.

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club’s director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.

Newcastle utility man Ryan Taylor has signed a two-year contract extension, the club have confirmed.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was today closing in on a shock swoop for Freiburg striker Papiss Demba Cisse.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has defensive problems ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Norwich.

Sammy Ameobi has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with Newcastle, it was announced today.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has signed a two-year contract extension, which will keep him at St James' Park until the summer of 2014.

Manager Alan Pardew has hinted that Joey Barton’s Newcastle career may not be over despite this week’s Twitter controversy.

Joey Barton's future remains up in the air after the midfielder continued his Twitter campaign against the Newcastle hierarchy with a threat to see out his contract at St James' Park against the club's wishes.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has accused the club's hierarchy of not understanding what it means to wear the shirt after being told he can leave on a free transfer.

Joey Barton has been made available on a free transfer, Newcastle have confirmed on their official website this afternoon.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has promised to “make an announcement regarding my future” on social networking site Twitter this afternoon.

Hatem Ben Arfa is out of the remainder of Newcastle's US tour after being taken to hospital during the 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has accused the supporters who invaded the pitch during the team's pre-season friendly at Darlington yesterday of "truly appalling behaviour".

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will miss the club’s pre-season trip to the United States after being denied a visa.

Kevin Nolan today completed his surprise move to relegated West Ham.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will be without winger Jonas Gutierrez for the final game of the Barclays Premier League season against West Brom on Sunday.

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan will miss the final two games of the season after undergoing ankle surgery.

Newcastle midfielder Stephen Ireland has been ruled out of the final four games of the season with an ankle injury.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make a late decision on midfielder Joey Barton ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke.

Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Finland international striker Shefki Kuqi until the end of the season.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned Tottenham and any other potential suitors off a move for England striker Andy Carroll.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has identified where the squad he inherited from Chris Hughton needs to be reinforced.

Joey Barton will not face disciplinary action from the Football Association for apparently making an offensive gesture towards Liverpool's Fernando Torres.

Joey Barton has insisted there has been no dressing-room backlash against Alan Pardew even though some senior players told the new Newcastle manager to his face they questioned his appointment.

Alan Pardew acknowledged he faces a difficult task winning over the Newcastle fans as he was unveiled as manager this afternoon.

Bookies favourite Alan Pardew attracted just 14 votes in a newspaper poll of fans on who they wanted as the new Newcastle United manager.

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan admits the club's players are in shock following the sacking of manager Chris Hughton, but says the squad must stick together under his successor.

Sol Campbell tonight condemned Newcastle’s sacking of manager Chris Hughton and claimed the players will be asking: “What the hell is going on?”