Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley's position is in doubt.

The Telegraph says Toon owner Mike Ashley will hold his end-of-season review in late May and all of the key figures at St James' Park will have to justify themselves. This includes Charnley, who has been managing director for 12 months, as well as John Carver, the head coach, and the chief scout Graham Carr.

The Telegraph says Toon insiders claim Charnley repeatedly assured Ashley, and other members of the board, there was no chance that Newcastle could go down this season, even after Alan Pardew quit as manager to join Crystal Palace.

The 37-year-old has been widely accused of complacency and that will not sit well with Ashley, whose ambition for the club is defined by one desire - to make sure they do not have to worry about relegation.