NEWCASTLE have released a statement - as fans desperately wait for news on their next manager.
But, the announcement on Newcastle's club website this morning was no quite what fans had in mind.
As the Geordie nation wait for confirmation of Steve McClaren's sacking - and Rafa Benitez's potential appointment - the North East club have issued a ticket update.
In a move that will be considered brazen in the extreme by some supporters, Newcastle have released the following statement.
Given there is no certainty who will be managing Newcastle at the King Power Stadium, fans would be within their rights to demand clarity on that before purchasing a ticket for Monday night's trip to the Midlands.
The North East club have not posted from their Twitter or Facebook accounts since Wednesday lunchtime.
Express Sport understands Benitez's appointment as Newcastle boss is on hold as McClaren's exit is finalised.
Benitez can expect to earn £4million a year over three years with a £2m bonus if he keeps the Magpies in the Premier League.
But Newcastle are set to shell out £2m to dispense with McClaren and his backroom staff, as Benitez wants to bring in his own team.