Per reports by the Press Association Sport, Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear is
set to undergo heart by-pass surgery. The sixty-two year old manager suffered a heart attack whilst coaching Wimbledon in 1999 and had recently been admitted to hospital suffering chest pass. After undergoing an angiogram, cardiologists revealed the condition and made plans for the surgery.
Assistant coaches Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood will now take charge of the Magpies battle against relegation.
While some suggested he could return to his duties within two months, given the stresses and strains of the coaching world he would be better served convalescing till the summer if not consider retirement. I say this will complete sincerity and respect for Mr. Kinnear, as he must put his health as a priority.