Newcastle United’s search for a new head coach is narrowing. Sportsmail revealed on Monday that reports of eight-man shortlists were exaggerated and that a handful of potential successors to Alan Pardew were instead being considered. Steve McClaren is the prime domestic-based candidate but the club are also looking to France with former Lyon boss Remi Garde the leading contender. Here, we take a closer look at the two frontrunners for the St James’ Park hotseat… Steve McClaren, on the touchline with Derby County, has guided the Rams to third in the Championship STEVE McCLAREN CURRENT POSITION: Derby County (manager) PREVIOUS JOBS: Middlesbrough, England, FC Twente (twice), Wolfsburg, Nottingham Forest
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Alan Pardew left Newcastle to become Crystal Palace's new manager
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Derby manager Steve McClaren and former Lyon boss Remi Garde lead the way as Newcastle look to appoint a new head coach rather than a manager
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Caretaker boss John Carver claims he wants the job permanently
Steve McClaren
Steve McClaren
STEVE McCLAREN
Steve McClaren
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Remi Garde
Remi Garde
REASONS AGAINST: @placeholder cited family reasons and a lack of energy as the motivation behind his decision to stand down as Lyon boss.
Remi Garde
Remi Garde
FAN VIEW: It appears that @placeholder is well respected in his homeland and the Toon Army have spoken positively about the link.
Newcastle United
Newcastle
Newcastle
FAN VIEW: It appears that Garde is well respected in his homeland and the @placeholder have spoken positively about the link.