Newcastle United departure confirmed via short statement

Newcastle United have announced the departure of under-15s and 16s lead coach Ian Bogie after almost 10 years with the academy.

Bogie started his playing career at Newcastle in 1985 before going on to represent Preston North End, Millwall, Leyton Orient, Port Vale and Kidderminster Harriers in the Football League.

He then stepped into management with Gateshead in 2007 where he achieved two successive promotions to reach the National League. A short spell at Stockport County was his last in senior management after joining the Magpies' academy in 2014.

Over the last decade, Bogie has worked in a number of roles. He leaves with Newcastle's best wishes.

Newcastle United club statement

A statement read: "Newcastle United can announce that its Under 15s/16s Lead Coach Ian Bogie has left the club.

"Ian worked at the club's Academy for almost ten years, serving in coaching roles with the Magpies' Under-14, Under15-16 and Under-18 age groups.

"As a player, Ian represented Newcastle United's first team and enjoyed a long and successful playing career in the Football League before making the step into coaching and managing Gateshead and Stockport County. He re-joined United as an Academy coach in 2014.

"The club thanks Ian for his service, both as a player and coach, and wishes him well for the future."