Big Sam departs Newcastle

[OMEN]

Allardyce: On his way
Newcastle United have parted company with manager Sam Allardyce by mutual agreement, the club have confirmed.

Allardyce has been under huge pressure all season, but he seemed to have ridden out the storm and was ready to be given time by owner Mike Ashley.

Ashley only took charge at St James' Park in the summer, but he arrived just a matter of months after Allardyce was appointed by his predecessor Freddy Shepherd.

Confirmed

"Mike and I would like to place on record our thanks for Sam's efforts and wish him well for the future," said chairman Chris Mort.

"A new manager has not yet been appointed at Newcastle United. We will make a further announcement on the managerial position when appropriate."

Allardyce admitted he was 'disappointed' to be leaving the club.

"I am disappointed to be leaving Newcastle United but I wish the club all the best for the remainder of the season and for the future," he said.

First-team coach Nigel Pearson will take charge of the club at Manchester United.

Magpies legend Alan Shearer is emerging as an early favourite to fill the role - although Sky Sports News understands he has not been approached.

It is also claimed that the next appointment will be British rather than foreign.

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[Dark Drakan]

Was only a matter of time, seems he made a bad move leaving Bolton.

[OMEN]

I pity the next poor bastard that tries to turn this team around....The rumours going round are that they want Steve Mclaren to be the next boss....If he does as good a job as he did with the national team then Newcastle will be playing in the coca cola championship real soon...

[bad_meetz_evil]

Everyone saw this coming.. I'm not thinking about who the next manager will be, but rather how many managers would they sacked, untill one settles.

[5be92]

the fans are to demanding....they should have given sam at least a whole season to settle down.....