McClaren named Newcastle boss.

Newcastle have confirmed former England boss Steve McClaren as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
McClaren, 54, was sacked by Derby on May 25 having overseen
the Rams sliding from the top of the Championship to an eighth-
place finish with just two wins in their last 13 games of the
season.
But the Magpies, who only escaped relegation to the second tier
courtesy of a final-day victory over West Ham, have put their faith in McClaren following the decision to part ways with caretaker-manager John Carver and his assistant Steve Stone.
McClaren, who has turned down the Newcastle job three times in
recent years, has signed a three-year deal with the option of a
further five.
McClaren revealed that owner Mike Ashley's interview with Sky
Sports before Newcastle's final game of the season against West
Ham persuaded him that he wanted to take the job.

Source:Skysports.