Newcastle United announce management change at Academy

Steve Harper has taken charge of Newcastle United’s Academy.
Steve Harper and Steve Agnew.Steve Harper and Steve Agnew.
Steve Harper and Steve Agnew.

The club today revealed that Joe Joyce had left his position as Academy manager. A United statement read: “The club would like to thank Joe for his service, and wishes him well for the future.”

Consett-born Joyce – who played for Barnsley, Scunthorpe United and Carlisle United during his own playing career – was appointed to the role 15 years ago. The 60-year-old was reportedly stood down from the role in February.

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Harper – who had been assisting Newcastle first-team head coach Steve Bruce this season – has taken on the role “on an interim basis” until the summer, according to the Premier League club. The 46-year-old– who played 199 first-team games for the club – retired from playing five years ago. Harper is also Northern Ireland’s goalkeeping coach.

The club statement added: “A further announcement on Academy management will be made in due course.”