Shepherd replaced as Magpies chairman

Freddy Shepherd has given up his post as chairman of Newcastle with immediate effect.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2007 - 17:53

Freddy Shepherd has given up his post as chairman of Newcastle with immediate effect.

Shepherd has been replaced by Chris Mort following the takeover of the club earlier this summer by St James Holdings Limited, the bid vehicle of billionaire businessman Mike Ashley.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

UCD v Kerry FC - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

Super-sub Kelly grabs late winner as Bray sink Kerry

England v Uruguay - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay

Cork City v Athlone Town - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Hans Mpongo the star as Cork City put Athlone Town to sword at Turner's Cross

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: St James’ Park Person: Shepherd Person: Freddy Shepherd Person: Chris Mort Person: Mike Ashley Person: Mort Organisation: Magpies Organisation: Newcastle Organisation: St James Holdings Limited

<p>Ireland's Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has said his players have moved on from Thursday's disappointment. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho</p>

'It’s like a car crash, best to drive again': Hallgrímsson retains squad for dead rubber

READ NOW

Shepherd replaced as Magpies chairman

'It’s like a car crash, best to drive again': Hallgrímsson retains squad for dead rubber

Sport

Latest

Sport

Shepherd replaced as Magpies chairman

Continue reading for €5

'It’s like a car crash, best to drive again': Hallgrímsson retains squad for dead rubber

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read