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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United part company with backroom member after just five months

Newcastle United have parted company with Head of Sport Science Callum Walsh after just five months on Tyneside.

Walsh joined Steve Bruce's backroom line-up in the summer but moves on quickly after the arrival of Eddie Howe.

Howe brought his old AFC Bournemouth fitness coach Dan Hodges with him on appointment and the former Cherries staff member will continue his work with sports science team.

Walsh had replaced Jamie Harley, who joined Everton in the summer and came in from Huddersfield Town back in June.

Walsh had worked previously with Liverpool's academy, Wigan Athletic, Cardiff City, Under Armour, the IMG Academy and Shrewsbury Town.

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Howe has changed training and upped the intensity and work rate since his appointment back in November.

Walsh had been working alongside assistant sports scientist James Allan and first-team sports scientist and analyst John Fitzpatrick.

It means that only Graeme Jones, goalkeeping coach Simon Smith and Ben Dawson are left on the coaching staff from the Bruce era.

Training Ground Guru reported Walsh's exit on Monday morning.

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