{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68358e00998551779f23801b/690a69b768ccec9b8ead949e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Three board members leave & illness is hitting the squad","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68358e00998551779f23801b/1762290087570-28b3b1fd-6c9a-4b41-9fcc-8cfcfe577adc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Peter Silverstone, Newcastle's Chief Commercial Officer, has been placed on gardening leave and will leave the club after three years. His departure is part of a 100-day internal review led by new CEO David Hopkinson, who replaced Darren Eales earlier this year. Silverstone is expected to take up a business role at Juventus, marking a return to continental football.</p><p><br></p><p>The review has already led to two other senior exits: Paul Mitchell, former sporting director, was replaced by Ross Wilson. Darren Eales, former CEO, officially departed in October.</p><p><br></p><p>Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that a sickness bug has affected several players ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Athletic Club. Bruno Guimaraes, the team captain, is a major doubt after missing training. Other affected players include: Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Kieran Trippier</p><p><br></p><p>Howe stated: “He’s such an important player for us but he’s clearly not been himself and that’s why he missed training today.”</p><p><br></p><p>Newcastle are preparing for a Champions League home match against Athletic Club. The illness outbreak and recent injuries (e.g., Tino Livramento and Yoane Wissa with knee issues) could significantly impact squad selection.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast has been created and uploaded by Newcastle Fans TV, the views in this podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.</p>","author_name":"Lee Lawler"}