All the latest Newcastle United news, views and opinions on Bank Holiday Monday. Newcastle confirmed Rafa Benitez as their manager last week and now the big rebuilding job begins - with Benitez set to make key decisions on who stays and who goes ahead of the new season.

United now know their opponents for the new season too after Barnsley beat Millwall to earn themselves a seat at the second tier.

But we should know a little bit more about the squad they're going to have for next season when the retained list is released this week. Kevin Mbabu will get a new contract, although he could be loaned straight out by United.

We'll have all the latest news with the Chronicle's Chief Sports Writer Lee Ryder and NUFC editor Mark Douglas .