Money linked with Newcastle role

Former Walsall manager Richard Money is believed to be in the frame to become Newcastle's next academy director.

Money, who quit the Banks's Stadium in April, could benefit from a coaching reshuffle planned at St James' Park which is also likely to see former Villa midfielder Alan Thompson handed the role of under-15s coach.

Where this will leave current academy director Joe Joyce remains to be seen.

Peter Taylor had originally topped the Magpies' wish list after holding talks with United executive director Dennis Wise, before the former England caretaker manager was appointed Wycombe manager today.

That could give Money his opportunity to return to the game and he refused to rule out the possibility.

He said: "It's pure speculation at this stage. I'm obviously looking for my next opportunity in football at the moment."

Money enjoyed a successful two-year reign with the Saddlers, guiding them to the League Two championship in his first season in charge, their first title since 1960.