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Fans react to McClaren losing his Newcastle job

By Russell Hughes

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Steve McLaren Newcastle unitedâs manager reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and A.F.C. Bournemouth at St James Park on March 5, 2016 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty images)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Steve McLaren Newcastle unitedâs manager reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and A.F.C. Bournemouth at St James Park on March 5, 2016 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty images) /
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Steve McClaren has been fired from his job as head coach of Newcastle United.

The club informed the former England boss of their decision on Friday afternoon, and are expected to hire Rafa Benitez as his replacement.

Toon fans are over the moon with the news, but would do well to reign in any excitement for the mean time.

Benitez has to turn around a sinking ship quickly,  starting with games against Leicester City and Manchester City.

He also has to deal with a squad used to losing, that’s lacking in fight and devoid of leadership. He has taken training ahead of the fixture at the beginning of next week, and now is the time for the fight to start.

Click through the slides below to see how Magpies fans reacted to the news.

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