Sacked Steve McClaren watching Newcastle season-opener for Sky Sports

Ex-Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren will watch tonight's season-opener from the television studio.

Rafa Benitez's men kick-off their Championship campaign at Craven Cottage tonight against Fulham, with the Magpies firm favourites with the bookmakers to return to the Premier League at the first time of action.

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Steve McClaren

McClaren is a pundit for Sky Sports at tonight's televised game after being sacked by Newcastle in March.

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