Kinnear itching for management return

Joe Kinnear insists he is ready to risk a third heart attack to secure an improbable return to management.

The 65-year-old former Republic of Ireland international has been out of the game since being forced to leave his post at Newcastle in 2009 after triple bypass surgery.

However, the outspoken Dubliner — famed for his 52-expletive-laden press conference outburst during a turbulent five months in charge at St James’ Park — is itching to return to the pressures of the dugout, even if it puts his health on the line again.