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Mick Harford confirms he has turned down the chance to assist Joe Kinnear at Newcastle

The former striker was close to being appointed by the Magpies

Cisse and Newcastle have been unable to find a compromise

Papiss Cisse future uncertain after pulling out of Newcastle tour over Wonga-branded training gear

The striker will train on his own will the dispute is settled

Few had seen him play before France met England in the European Championship at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk. Debuchy was excellent

Newcastle's Mathieu Debuchy not going anywhere amid rumours of France return

Defender admits difficult start to life in England, but he has grown to love the country and playing in the Premier League

Kinnear's appointment as Newcastle's director of football sent shock waves through the club

Joe Kinnear insists he is 'head and shoulders' above every other director of football in Premier League

Former manager also claims he was at Wimbledon for 10 years

Goalkeeper Tim Krul hopes to be fit for Newcastle restart

Newcastle keeper Tim Krul targets start of season after surgery

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is already targeting the start of the new season as he continues his recovery from surgery.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias

Newcastle fans urge Mike Ashley to fill the void left by Derek Llambias

The arrival of Joe Kinnear has led to upheaval at St James' Park

Steve Harper, the Newcastle goalkeeper, bid an emotional farewell to the fans at St James' Park in his final game (Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Retiring goalkeeper Steve Harper calls for the dust to settle at Newcastle following arrival of Joe Kinnear

Managing director Derek Llambias has left and there is uncertainty over the future of manager Alan Pardew

Alan Shearer during his playing days for Newcastle

Alan Shearer 'sickened' after appointment of Joe Kinnear makes Newcastle a 'laughing stock'

Alan Pardew has been undermined by the decision and pre-season planning has been affected says the former striker

Joe Kinnear

Mike Ashley tightens his control by making Joe Kinnear top man at Newcastle - and weakens Alan Pardew's in the process

Both Alan Pardew and scout Graham Carr must report to new director of football in Newcastle shake-up

Newcastle fans fear worst under new director of football Joe Kinnear

Appointment could spell the end for manager Alan Pardew believe fans

The Newcastle manager during his spell at the club previously
Joe Kinnear set to return to Newcastle as director of football

Joe Kinnear makes shock return to Newcastle – and will be in charge of transfers

Alan Pardew’s position under threat as surprise move sees former manager made director of football

Papiss Cissé has scored three late winners but may not start against Benfica

Anzhi Makhachkala bid of £15.4m will not be enough for Newcastle to part with Papiss Cisse

Reports in Russia suggest the super-rich side want to sign the Senegal international

Both Harry Redknapp, left, the QPR manager, and his Reading counterpart Nigel Adkins, spent much of their time out of the dugout cajoling their teams (AFP/Getty Images)

QPR 'haven't got the quality' says Harry Redknapp

Hoops boss says changes must be made if QPR are to bounce straight back from the Championship

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