Newcastle United’s head of goalkeeping, Simon Smith, is leaving the club.
His departure brings to an end his second spell in the Magpies’ backroom team after he previously served under Ruud Gullit and Sir Bobby Robson between 1999 and 2004.
After roles with the Canadian Soccer Association and LA Galaxy, Smith embarked on an eight-year spell with the Football Association before re-joining Newcastle United in 2015 and working under Steve McClaren, Rafael Benítez, Steve Bruce and Eddie Howe.
Smith told the club’s website: “It has been a great privilege to work for Newcastle United Football Club and I have hugely enjoyed the many opportunities I’ve had to work with our first team goalkeepers throughout the years.
“I will continue watching and supporting the team and wish them every success for the future as I look forward to new challenges ahead.”
