NEWCASTLE captain Michael Owen admits he and his team-mates were devastated to see manager Kevin Keegan leave the club.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has stepped up his efforts to sell the club by appointing an investment bank to handle negotiations.

NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley has appointed investment bank Seymour Pierce to handle the sale of the club.

NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley was yesterday casting his net ever wider in the search for a buyer as several potential investors denied any interest.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s so-far fruitless search for a buyer for the club means he may have to appoint a new manager and try to quell fan unrest before he is in a position to sell.

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has poured fuel on the fire at Newcastle by claiming he would not take the manager’s job under the current set-up.

Kevin Keegan will welcome Joey Barton back to Newcastle when he returns to the club but admits the controversial midfielder has plenty of work to do to regain people’s confidence.

Informal discussions have taken place over the potential sale of Newcastle to American investors.

NEWCASTLE defender Steven Taylor is close to agreeing a new contract following the intervention of owner Mike Ashley.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is close to agreeing a new contract following the intervention of owner Mike Ashley.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi’s proposed move to Ipswich could fall through as he waits for a Barclays Premier League lifeline.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will return to his desk to find his recruitment plans in a state of flux.

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has denied that his days on Tyneside could be numbered.

Coach Nigel Pearson has left Newcastle, according to reports.

NEWCASTLE chairman Chris Mort insists manager Kevin Keegan will not be undermined by Dennis Wise’s arrival on Tyneside.

Leeds have today confirmed that assistant manager Dave Bassett has left the club.