Former Boro boss Redfearn takes up new role

Redfearn, who was boss at the Athletic Ground between 2005 and 2006, is helping Newcastle United coach Ben Dawson with the club's Under-23 set-up.

This followed on from a short stay in charge of Liverpool Ladies, which lasted just one game.

“It’s been great having him in as a sounding board, but with him also being able to speak the lads on the training pitch,” said Dawson.

“It’s made a real difference in a short space of time that he’s been in."