CLUB STATEMENT: Steve McClaren's employment with the Club ends with immediate effect https://t.co/FJ5EnE6jF4 #NUFC pic.twitter.com/v51eO10Hf9
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 11, 2016
“Steve worked tirelessly to try and bring success to Newcastle United. He has the utmost respect of all the players, staff and management and he leaves with our very best wishes and sincere thanks.
“We feel that a change is now needed in order to give the Club the best possible chance of securing its Premier League future.
“A further announcement on a successor to Steve will be made in due course.”
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez is the hot favourite to be named as McClaren’s replacement.
The Magpies face Leicester City on Monday evening in their next Premier League fixture.
McClaren spent about £80m on players during his time at St James’ Park having taken charge last summer. He won just six of his 28 Premier League games this season.
