Newcastle United Managers

Managers: Chronological List

Name	From	To	Comment
Committee, Boardroom	1892-00-00	1895-08-01	In the early days of football there were no ‘managers‘ as such. All affairs of the team, such as selection and who was bought and sold was decided upon by a committee of boardroom members.
Watt, Francis George Frank	1895-08-01	1930-01-01	As noted there were no ‘managers‘, only boardroom committees, but the appointment of Watt as Club Secretary and the responsibilities he undertook made him the de-facto manager. Undoubtedly the driving force behind Newcastle for many years.
Cunningham, Andrew Andy	1930-01-01	1935-05-31	A legend in the Scottish game, the appointment of Cunningham re-wrote the record books - for two different reasons! The ‘history maker‘ then went on to manage Newcastle to their 3rd FA Cup in 1932 but also relegation in 1933-34.
Mather, Tom	1935-06-01	1939-09-01	Tom cut his managerial teeth at Stoke City, and introduced the great Stanley Matthews to the game.
Seymour, George Stanley Stan	1939-09-01	1947-03-01	As a player, manager and director, Seymour was a very influential figure for over 40yrs at Newcastle. Whilst never a manager in the true sense of the word, he headed up the Directors Committee which looked after team affairs on three occasions.
Martin, George	1947-05-01	1950-12-01	Took over the hotseat with the commencement of the League after the war, and one of his first decisions saw him allow Len Shackleton to make the move to Sunderland.
Seymour, George Stanley Stan	1950-12-01	1954-04-30	With George Martin leaving for Aston Villa, Seymour once again took over at the head of a Directors Committee.
Livingstone, Dugald Duggie	1954-08-01	1956-07-31	Livingstone led Belgium through the 1954 World Cup having ended a playing career which saw him turn out for Celtic, Everton and Tranmere.
Seymour, George Stanley Stan	1956-08-01	1958-06-01	With the disillusioned Doug Livingstone dropping down to take over the Juniors, Seymour made his third appearance at the helm, heading the Directors Committe once more.
Mitten, Charles Charlie	1958-06-01	1961-10-01	Arrived at St. James‘s Park on a mission to transform the club. Everything from the training regime to the team kit were changed! Never got the full backing of the board and coined the phrase "Newcastle is an impossible club to manage".
Smith, Norman	1961-10-01	1962-06-01	Newburn-born Norman was Stan Seymour's assistant from 1938, and gave the club sterling service right through their glory era in the 1950s.
Harvey, Joseph Joe	1962-06-01	1975-06-01	United's longest serving manager and brought us Fairs Cup Glory - Harvey was Mr Newcastle.
Lee, Gordon Francis	1975-06-12	1977-01-30	Will Lee only ever be remembered as the manager who sold Supermac? Unfortunately it‘s certainly the only part of his tenure that springs to my mind when I look back at his stay in charge at St James‘s Park.
Manager, None	1977-01-30	1977-02-10	Between the departure of Lee and the appointment of Dinnis there was no manager, either temporary, caretaker, interim or otherwise, appointed for this period. Albeit covering only one game.
Dinnis, Richard	1977-02-10	1977-11-09	Dinnis had, until the tenure of Allardyce, the unwanted distinction of having the shortest spell as manager at St. James's Park. Despite this he guided Newcastle into the UEFA Cup, not bad for only having five months in charge.
McGarry, William Harry Bill	1977-11-18	1980-08-28	Regarded as one of the game‘s strict disciplinarians, McGarry took over the United hotseat following a spell coaching the Saudi Arabian national team. Just what Newcastle needed at the time.
Manager, No	1980-08-28	1980-09-10	Between the departure of McGarry and the appointment of Cox there was no manager, either temporary, caretaker, interim or otherwise, appointed for this period. A total of three games being played.
Cox, Arthur	1980-09-10	1984-05-24	Hardly a household name when he took over at Newcastle in 1980, but two years into his spell at St. James‘s Park the signing of a certain Kevin Keegan changed all that.
Charlton, John Jack	1984-08-14	1985-08-10	Big Jack never played for his boyhood heroes, but got the chance to come home in 1984 when Arthur Cox quit after guiding Newcastle to the top-flight.
Manager, None	1985-08-10	1985-09-10	Between Charlton leaving and McFaul being appointed there was no manager, either temporary, caretaker, interim or otherwise, appointed for this period. However, it is generally accepted that McFaul, as Head Coach, took charge of the seven games played.
McFaul, William Stewart Iam	1985-09-10	1988-10-10	The Irishman was a popular player at St. James's in the late 1960s/early 70s, and joined the coaching staff in 1975 when Joe Harvey left.
Suggett, Colin	1988-11-02	1988-12-04	Following the sacking of McFaul it was down to Suggett to take the reins as Caretaker Manager until the appointment of Jim Smith.
Smith, James Michael Jim	1988-12-04	1991-03-26	Jim's playing career was modest, but he developed into a respected manager once he worked his way through the divisions
Manager, None	1991-03-26	1991-03-31	Between Smith‘s departure and the appointment of Ardiles there was no manager, either temporary, caretaker, interim or otherwise, appointed for this period. Albeit covering only one game – against a Swindon managed by Ardiles!
Ardiles, Osvaldo Cesar Ossie	1991-03-31	1992-02-05	Proving himself in the tough world of football management with Swindon, Ardiles arrived at St. James‘s Park to replace Smith. This after his last game as Swindon manager was against Newcastle. You‘ve got to love football haven‘t you.
Keegan, Joseph Kevin Kevin	1992-02-05	1997-01-08	King Kev took over the hotseat in 1992 and helped rekindle some of the glory (in playing terms if not silverware).
McDermott, Terence Terry	1997-01-08	1997-01-14	McDermott was appointed as caretaker manager following the resignation of Keegan. He only had the one game, a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, before the appointment of Dalglish.
Dalglish, Kenneth Mathieson Kenny	1997-01-14	1998-08-27	He had a hard act to follow taking over from Keegan. It was to ultimately prove too hard, but thanks need to go to him for the sterling rebuilding job he undertook in the reserves and the academy which had been neglected by Keegan.
Gullit, Ruud Dil	1998-08-27	1999-08-26	The dreadlocked Dutchman enjoyed plenty of success while in charge at Chelsea, and it was hoped that he could bring some of his "sexy football" with him to Tyneside.
Clarke, Stephen Steve	1999-08-28	1999-09-02	Steve was appointed caretaker following the resignation of Gullit.
Robson CBE, Sir Robert William Bobby	1999-09-02	2004-08-30	Sir Bobby Robson finally came home in the twighlight of his career to manage his boyhood club. An excellent manager, a principled and respectful man. One of the true "gentlemen" of the game.
Carver, John	2004-08-30	2004-09-13	For the one game (11/09/2004 v Blackburn Rovers) played between the sacking of Robson and the arrival of Souness the team was ‘managed‘ by Carver. It was a resounding 3-0 victory too…
Souness, Graeme James	2004-09-13	2006-02-02	Arriving at Newcastle with an excellent record as a player - and a mixed one as a manager - the odds were stacked against him from the start. There was no way he was the fans choice to replace Sir Bobby - not even in their Top Ten!
Roeder, Glenn Victor	2006-02-02	2007-05-06	A popular player and club captain, he took over temporarily after the sacking of Souness. Made permanent at the start of 2006-2007. After a poor season, ravished with injuries to key players, he was ingloriously sacked with one game left of the season.
Pearson, Nigel Graham	2007-05-06	2007-05-15	Nigel was appointed as caretaker for the last game of the season following Roeder's resignation.
Allardyce, Samuel Sam	2007-05-15	2008-01-09	With a new owner and a new manager everything looked rosy - but Oh! how quickly things can go wrong! After only 24 games out goes Big Sam, replacing Dinnis as Newcastle's shortest managerial spell.
Pearson, Nigel Graham	2008-01-09	2008-01-17	Following the sacking of Sam Allardyce, Nigel was once again called upon to take charge of the first team.
Keegan, Joseph Kevin Kevin	2008-01-17	2008-09-01	The return of the Messiah? Unfortunately not likely, King Kev returned to lift the Toon Army spirits after the much disliked style of football served up by Allardyce, but affairs off the field soon saw him gone again.
Hughton, Christopher William Gerard Chris	2008-09-10	2008-09-26	Having been assistant to Keegan if fell upon Hughton to take over the ‘hotseat‘, on a caretaker basis, following the shock resignation of Keegan.
Kinnear, Joseph Patrick Joe	2008-09-26	2009-02-07	With the club still in turmoil following Keegan‘s departure the appointment of Kinnear as "interim" manager was met with a degree of incredulity. A wildcard, full of character, but was Kinnear the right man for the job?
Hughton, Christopher William Gerard Chris	2009-02-07	2009-03-24	Kinnear fell ill just prior to the game on 07/02/2009. Hughton was put in charge for the game and subsequently as Caretaker Manager once again. Was this Hughton‘s chance to overcome the stigma of being regarded one of the "Cockney Mafia"?
Shearer, Alan	2009-03-24	2009-05-30	In a strange decision record goalscorer Shearer was appointed to take over from Hughton for the last eight games of the 2008-09 season. Perhaps they were hoping for a ‘Keegan effect‘. It was however not to be, and relegation followed.
Hughton, Christopher William Gerard Chris	2009-07-01	2009-10-27	After relegation, a summer of speculation about the club being sold, of Shearer as possible permanent manager, it was Hughton who once again took the reigns as Caretaker Manager. Many agreed he deserved this chance.
Hughton, Christopher William Gerard Chris	2009-10-27	2010-12-06	After being caretaker manager for the third time Hughton, now a very firm favourite with the St James‘s Park faithful, was appointed as full-time manager until the end of the 2010-11 season. A very popular appointment.
Pardew, Alan Scott	2010-12-09	2014-12-29	Following the sacking of the very popular Hughton, certainly amongst the fans, Pardew has his work cut. It also seemed that quite a number of player were discontent too. Welcome to Newcastle United Mr Pardew, get used to this turmoil…
Carver, John William	2015-01-26	2015-06-09	Assistant to Pardew and took over as Caretaker on his departure to Crystal Palace. Provisionally for two games, Burnley in the League and Leicester in the FA cup. Following this he was appointed as Interim manager until the end of the season.
McClaren, Stephen Steve	2015-06-10	2016-03-11	Came with quite a distinguished list of clubs - not to mention being ex-England manager, but whatever reputation he brought to Newcastle he soon destroyed it in the eyes of the Newcastle fans!
Benitez, Rafael Rafa	2016-03-11	2019-06-31	Benítez has a great reputation and record - he's going to need all his experience to salvage the mess left by McClaren.
Bruce, Stephen Roger Steve	2019-07-17	2021-10-20	Speculation over, Bruce is Newcastle‘s new Head Coach. As an ex-Sunderland manager, and still turmoil at the club, he has a mountain to climb. However, as an ex-school mate of my better half he is guaranteed at least two fans.
Jones, Graeme Anthony	2021-10-20	2021-11-08	Following the sacking of Steve Bruce the club announced that Jones would lead the team on an interim basis.
Howe, Edward John Frank Eddie	2021-11-08		Eddie Howe, appointed as new head coach following the departure of Steve Bruce, but taking over from interim Graeme Jones. He should be a popular appointment, he certainly gets a vote of confidence from me!

Managers: Chronological List

Newcastle United Manager Menagerie

View Sample Pages