Joe Kinnear

Owner initially embraced before manager clashes, relegations and transfer policy

Echoes of earlier history as sports shop protest reflects disenchantment at the club

Manager will look for the right resources to be able to compete with Premier elite

Director of football leaves without making a single permanent signing

Gus Poyet’s side have now won the last three matches against their bitter rivals

Newcastle agree to sell midfielder to Paris St Germain

Economic meltdown reflected in club and it’s hosting area of north-east England

Critics believe striker’s stance is based on his real intentions of leaving club

His decision comes just one day after the club confirmed Joe Kinnear as director of football