Former Bolton boss parts company with Magpies after just eight months

Former skipper took charge for most of 2006/07 campaign after a previously successful spell as caretaker

Graeme Souness had a two-year spell in charge at St. James' Park following Bobby Robson's departure

Sir Bobby Robson finally came home in the twighlight of his career to manage his boyhood club

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.

The Scot had a hard act to follow when he took charge of United following Kevin Keegan's shock departure in 1997.