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Kinnear to have by pass surgery

edited February 2009 in General Charlton
Kinnear set for heart operation

Kinnear took over as Magpies boss in September 2008
Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear is set to undergo heart bypass surgery, BBC Sport understands.

Kinnear, 62, has a history of heart trouble and was taken ill before Newcastle's match at West Brom last Saturday, which the Magpies won 3-2.

He had a heart attack 10 years ago while manager of Wimbledon and spent several years out of football.

Kinnear, who had hoped to leave hospital on Tuesday, will now have surgery on Friday.


After being taken ill last weekend, Kinnear was expecting to be back at work in time for the visit of Everton on 22 February but he could now be off for the rest of the season.

Chris Hughton, Kinnear's assistant, took charge of the team on Saturday and will continue to do so in his absence.

Earlier this month Kinnear delayed signing a contract extension, revealing he had been offered an improved two-year deal to stay at St James's Park.

Kinnear took over as Magpies boss in September 2008, replacing Kevin Keegan.

He originally arrived as an interim manager and his current deal ends at the end of the season.

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    there you go, he left before due to his ticker, he's been back 5 minutes and its gone wrong again.

    Football management - who would want to do it eh?
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    Good luck to him!
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