Newcastle confirm Joe Kinnear as director of football on three-year contract

Joe Kinnear: Confirmed as Newcastle director of football

Newcastle United have confirmed the arrival of former manager Joe Kinnear as director of football on a three-year contract.

The 66-year-old lifted the lid on the appointment earlier in the week and the club have confirmed his return to St James' Park, where he will work alongside current manager Alan Pardew.
Managing director Derek Llambias told the club's website: "The board are pleased to welcome Joe back to the club.
"Joe has many years of experience working within the game, and this experience will be of great benefit to the club in achieving our objectives over the coming seasons."

"Joe has many years of experience working within the game, and this experience will be of great benefit to the club in achieving our objectives over the coming seasons."
Derek Llambias

Kinnear made a controversial appearance on talkSPORT on Monday night, taking part in an interview during which he hit back at sections of Newcastle fans and media who had criticised him during his previous spell with the Toon.
The former Republic of Ireland international took over as manager in September 2008 in the wake of Kevin Keegan's departure before handing over the reins to Chris Hughton the following February amid concerns over his health.
Kinnear's first time on Tyneside was overshadowed by a foul-mouthed rant at journalists, accusing them of having an agenda against him and, while he returned to his grudge against the media on Monday night, he hit out at the fans as well.www.Thesuperonenews.blogspot.com