Kinnear: I’ve been offered Magpies job

JOE KINNEAR yesterday claimed he has been offered a two-year contract by Mike Ashley to resume his role as Newcastle manager.

Kinnear said the offer was put to him two weeks ago but he told the club’s owner he would not be able to return to work for at least three months.

Currently recovering from a heart complaint, he made the startling allegation on BBC Radio Five Live.