Magpies move in on new manager

Director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson is heading up the search and interviews have already begun. "We are on schedule in our search for a new manager," said chief executive Gary Townsend. "It is fair to say we have been inundated with applications of a very high standard. "As we have consistently said, Sven is responsible for this appointment. We are making excellent progress and hope to have a new appointment in place by the end of next week."