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McClaren eyes top eight and a trophy in debut Newcastle campaign

Steve McClaren has been told to produce a top-eight finish and win a trophy in his first season as Newcastle United manager.<p>

The former England boss was unveiled as the Magpies new boss on Wednesday and was immediately given a target to reach for the 2015/16 campaign.<p>
"The objective is top eight, to win a trophy," he said.<p>
"That's something that has been transmitted to me through meetings with (managing director) Lee Charnley and the rest of the board. That's what we want to achieve, that's what we must achieve together.<p>
"When you look at the West Ham game, the last game of the season, I thought 'that's a football club that sticks together on and off the field'. And if we can add to that, plan well and get the right recruitment and we get the right resources as well, this club can take off."

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