Newcastle have reportedly added former Leeds United and Rotherham boss Neil Redfearn to their coaching staff.
Redfearn - who played as a midfielder for multiple English clubs, most notably Lincoln City and Barnsley - has been brought in to assist reserve team manager Ben Dawson and goalkeeping coach Steve Harper.
That is according to the Chronicle's Lee Ryder, with Newcastle yet to make any such announcement. But, given the investigation over Peter Beardsley and the reports of his racial abuse and bullying of young players, it is believed that Redfearn has stepped in to give the reserve staff some help as the 57-year-old's future is still unclear.