Source: SKY_Sports
Kinnear to undergo surgery
ewcastle have confirmed that Joe Kinnear will undergo a triple heart bypass operation on Friday.[LNB] The Magpies manager was taken to hospital on Saturday morning after feeling unwell and assistant boss Chris Hughton took charge for the match against West Brom.[LNB]Kinnear remained in good spirits and hoped to return to the training ground as quickly as possible.[LNB]But tests later revealed that surgery would be required and Kinnear will need at least two months to recover.[LNB]Hughton and Colin Calderwood, who joined the coaching staff in January, will therefore remain at the Newcastle helm.[LNB]"Newcastle United can confirm that manager Joe Kinnear will undergo a triple heart bypass operation tomorrow," read a statement on the club's official website.[LNB]"Joe was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning in the midlands after reporting feeling unwell at the team's hotel ahead of the game at West Bromwich Albion.[LNB]"Tests have since confirmed Joe requires surgery, after which he will need to rest for a period of at least eight weeks."[LNB]
