Ben Dawson believes Newcastle United's 'plans' for a permanent U21s appointment will be reviewed after the upcoming Wear-Tyne derby. Dawson has led the young Magpies on an interim basis since Elliott Dickman's departure last month, and will be in the hotseat for the Academy of Light clash with Sunderland on Monday afternoon.
Eddie Howe has confirmed he will have no input in the recruitment process, but has backed the club's hierarchy to make the right call on the 'key appointment'. Newcastle U21s are yet to pick up a victory in 2023, but snatched a late home draw with Bristol City on Wednesday afternoon courtesy of a stunning late strike from Amadou Diallo.
The transfer window and the Carabao Cup second leg are clearly the priorities for the Magpies in the coming days. Dawson admits he has heard 'nothing' on the search for Dickman's successor, but expect talks to take place on the subject at the start of next month.
