GUS POYET is on the brink of becoming Newcastle boss.

Owner Mike Ashley made his move last night as Spurs No 2 Poyet met Toon officials in London.


He is seen as the perfect man to replace Kevin Keegan thanks to his brilliant relationship with Dennis Wise and Tony Jimenez.


Poyet was Wise’s assistant when he was boss at Leeds and Swindon and also played alongside the Toon director of football at Chelsea.


Poyet, 40, is also close with vice-president Jimenez who played a controversial role in the departure of Keegan.


Spurs boss Juande Ramos will try everything he can to keep Poyet, who has been his No 2 for 11 months.


Gianfranco Zola, another Wise pal, remains in the frame however — even though he will be offered the West Ham job today.

i am not sure about poyet taking over the newcastle manager job, i think he'll need time to get into it. and they need an experienced one to be abble to get back team into form quikly.

Poyet is a great assistant but still lack the experience of a head coach in such a big team like Newcastle
i think Magpies should go after Roberto Mancini

Gus out of Toon running

GUS POYET has ruled out any chance of him replacing Kevin Keegan as the next Newcastle boss.
The Spurs assistant coach is close pals with Toon executive director Dennis Wise and worked with him at Swindon and Leeds.

Wise would have favoured Poyet being in charge of team selection and tactics.

But Poyet said: “It’s very clear it’s nothing at all, I’m very happy here. I’ve had almost a year back at the club with Juande Ramos.

“This is just speculation and it’s all too easy because of my relationship with Dennis Wise.

"It’s nothing to worry about and all I intend to do is relax and continue with my job.”