According to the Daily Mirror, the former Wimbledon chief launched a foul-mouthed tirade, swearing 52 times in a five-minute interview.

The Toon boss launched his furious assault at the Daily Mirror
because he is angry at the flak he believes has been fired in his direction this week.

Kinnear held his first press conference at Newcastle's Benton training ground – and claimed it would be his last.

According to the Daily Mirror's website, he immediately slapped a ban on all media, branding reporters "f****** so f****** slimy".

Kinnear also labelled ex-players who have questioned his return to the game as "*****", as he got increasingly irate.

The 61-year-old had an angry exchange with Mirror Sport after the paper revealed on Tuesday that he gave his first team the day off on his first day in charge.

When told it was a valid issue to raise, Kinnear responded: "It is none of your f****** business. What the f*** are you going to do? You ain't got the balls to be a f******* manager. F******* day off. Do I want your opinion? Do I have to listen to you?"

Newcastle travel to Everton on Sunday.