Newcastle soap opera continues

THE Newcastle soap opera rumbled on last night as Tyneside awaited news on the position of manager Kevin Keegan.

A second day of uncertainty drew to a close with the club having confirmed a dialogue which began on Monday was continuing after intense speculation that the Magpies and their 57-year-old boss had parted company.

That, Newcastle insist, has not happened and having released a statement on Tuesday night which was followed by another issued on Keegan’s behalf by the League Managers’ Association (LMA), they moved yesterday to assure fans talks were ongoing.