• Manager may switch to 3-5-2 with time running out to save his job[br]• Jack Colback defends McClaren against critics, including Alan ShearerThere is a growing sense that an endgame has begun at Newcastle United. For many people inside St James’ Park it now seems a case of when rather than whether Steve McClaren will be sacked but the former England coach remains determined to prevent the prospect of a fairly imminent departure from becoming an inevitability.
After only two Premier League wins all season McClaren knows he is swiftly running out of chances to put things right. Accordingly his team and system choice against Jürgen Klopp’s formidably in-form Liverpool on Sunday are likely to reflect the thought processes of a man well aware he could be playing his final hand of cards. Related: Newcastle United v Liverpool: match preview Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com