Magpies unveil Keegan

Keegan makes first signing

Hendry resigns

Kevin Keegan has been officially unveiled as the new manager of Newcastle United. The 56-year-old told an attentive press conference that he would be approaching Alan Shearer to offer him a role at St James’ Park. Keegan said:

“I want to bring the very best to Newcastle. If there is a role that Alan wants, and is right - that’s the key - then I would love to have him back here. I will definitely be speaking to him.”

The former England boss went on to claim that he was the ideal candidate to succeed Sam Allardyce:

“I know the club. I know it inside out and back to front. I know what the fans want. I don’t have to come up and learn all of those things. That’s not easy. I’m not saying it’s impossible. This is a very special club. I think I’m the best-qualified person to come here and do the job. That’s why I think I can do something. Every time the job came up there was a little bit of envy. That’s how I felt every time the job came up. I left because of circumstances last time. This club doesn’t scare me. The job ahead doesn’t scare me.”

Kevin Keegan has completed the first capture of his second spell as Newcastle United boss with the signing of 17-year-old defender Tamas Kadar on a four-and-half year contract from Hungarian outfit Zalaegerszegi. The Magpies are thought to have paid about £900,000 for Kadar.

A brace from Steven Gillespie was enough to secure a 0-2 victory for Cheltenham Town at Hartlepool United in this League One clash. The result lifts the Robins out of the relegation zone.

Nigel Worthington has become the highest paid manager in Northern Ireland’s history after signing a two-year deal with the Irish Football Association to lead the country through the duration of the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Birmingham City have signed James McFadden from Everton in a deal believed to be worth £4.75m with another £1m based on add-ons.

Fulham have signed 26-year-old defender Brede Hangeland from FC Copenhagen on a three-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Full-back Lucien Aubey has joined Portsmouth on loan until the end if the season from French side Lens. Meanwhile, Djimi Traore has left Pompey to join Rennes on loan. Both deals include options to make the moves permanent at the season’s end.

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of 21-year-old Ecuador international Antonio Valencia from Villarreal on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. Wigan have also recruited Swedish defender Erik Edman on a two-and-a-half year deal from French club Rennes for a fee in the region of £500,000.

Plymouth Argyle have signed striker Steven MacLean from Cardiff City for £500,000 - breaking the Pilgrims’ transfer record. MacLean has signed a three-and-a-half year deal.

Ugo Ehiogu has joined Sheffield United from Rangers on a free transfer. The former Middlesbrough defender has signed an 18-month deal.

Ryan Shawcross has joined Stoke City on a permanent basis after the Potter struck a £1m deal with Manchester United. The 20-year-old defender has been on loan with the Championship club since August and has now signed a three-and-a-half year deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Watford have signed West Ham United defender Calum Davenport on a month’s loan, with a view to a permanent deal.

Colin Hendry has resigned as manager of Clyde with immediate effect due to family reasons.

Nathan Davies