Newcastle United: axe looms over Steve McClaren

Magpies' board to meet with under-fire manager today as the sacking rumours grow ever louder

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Steve McClaren's position as manager of Newcastle United appears to be hanging by a thread - and one that is fraying more with each day that passes.

It was widely expected that the former England boss would be fired yesterday, after his side's chastening defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday

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