St James' Park Group Limited, a consortium backed by Polygon Global Opportunities Master Fund, have broken off talks with Newcastle over a potential takeover.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder refused to be drawn into another Jose Mourinho touchline controversy after seeing his side miss out on the Carling Cup semi-finals.

Newcastle United PLC have confirmed that St James' Park Group Limited - a consortium backed by Polygon Global Opportunities Master Fund - are one of the parties who have made an approach to the board regarding a possible offer for the club.