Dennis Wise has left Newcastle United Football Club.

On the eve of the announcement that Alan Shearer will take the reigns at St James Park for the rest of the season, there is no place in his plans for an executive director of football.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Newcastle United can today confirm that Dennis Wise has left his position as executive director (football).

"The club would like to take this opportunity to wish Dennis well for the future. There are no plans to appoint a replacement in this role."