Alan Shearer is ready to takeover from interim manager Joe Kinnear and accept the job as Newcastle manager according to his close friend and former team-mate Rob Lee.

Newcastle United have confirmed that midfielder Joey Barton will be out for around two months after suffering knee ligament damage in the 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has told his Spurs counterpart harry Redknapp not to waste his time by pursuing interest in Shay Given.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has been given the go-ahead to do whatever it takes to sign Newcastle’s Michael Owen in the January transfer window. Owen is in the final season of his contract at St James’ Park.

Former England international Nicky Butt fears that the current uncertainty surrounding Newcastle United’s future could lead to a mass exodus of players next year.

Joe Kinnear expects Steven Taylor to be available for Newcastle’s weekend clash against Wigan.

Angry Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear could be in trouble with the Football Association after calling official Martin Atkinson a ‘Mickey Mouse referee’ following his side’s 2-1 defeat at Fulham.

Kinnear rates Owen as the best around and would love to keep the striker to fire Toon’s climb up the Premier League table.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has decided against making an official complaint against Joey Barton over the Newcastle midfielder’s alleged racist taunts.

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will not face any further action over his slap on Gabriel Agbonlahor during the 2-0 victory at home to Aston Villa on Monday evening.