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Josh Challies

'Joe Kinnear next?' - Newcastle fans react as Sam Allardyce confirms job rejection

A summer of turmoil continues for Newcastle United, as the hunt for a new manager to succeed Rafael Benitez rumbles on and leaves supporters in a frenzy.

Allowing Benitez to leave was a major blow for the fans and links with former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce have not gone down well, as fans eye greater things than the Sheffield Wednesday boss.

Another twist has now occurred as Sam Allardyce confirmed this morning he has rejected the opportunity to return to St. James' Park, a decade after being shown the door by Mike Ashley.

Allardyce , who has been out of management ever since a disappointing stint with Everton, certainly does not fit the calibre of manager that fans are eyeing and supporters wasted no time expressing their views on social media.

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