Roeder resigns as Magpies boss

Glenn Roeder tonight resigned as Newcastle boss amid intense speculation over his future.

PA Sport understand Roeder has walked away from St James’ Park after 15 months in charge following yesterday’s 2-0 home defeat by Blackburn which left the Magpies sitting 13th in the Premiership table.

The club is yet to confirm the development following hours of speculation that the 51-year-old was summoned to an emergency board meeting earlier today.

His decision came after days of rumours linking former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce with his job, although chairman Freddy Shepherd was last night insisting he had not spoken to the man to whom he offered the position in 2004.