Newcastle United's players and coaching staff have had no recent contact with the club's owner and board, it has been revealed.

The Daily Mail says club owner Mike Ashley, managing director Derek Llambias and football director Dennis Wise have had no meetings with the players despite the upheaval since Kevin Keegan's departure, while caretaker manager Chris Hughton has been working without any guidance from above since he was appointed two weeks ago.

Wise is due at the training ground today but is not expected to address the first-team squad.