Steve McClaren axed as Newcastle manager

Steve McClaren has been sacked as Newcastle United manager with the club reeling at second bottom of the Premier League table.

Confirming the news, Newcastle said in a statement that the club had decided to end McClaren's employment with immediate effect after the defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, Sport24 reported.

The 54-year-old was appointed as Newcastle boss in a three-year deal last June.

Newcastle have been struggling to recover from a poor start to the season, with the club facing relegation for the first time since 2010.