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Newcastle United's physioroom review must now take place with an enforced move to replace Davey Henderson.

The United physiotherapist has left Tyneside to join Scottish Premier League outfit Hibernian.

Henderson, who will team up with former Toon star Liam O’Brien, who is assistant to Pat Fenlon at Easter Road, has served under a range of different managers during a five-year stint at St James’ Park.

However, his move north was thought to have been in the pipeline before Joe Kinnear’s arrival as director of football.

Henderson was a popular figure among players and built up a good rapport during his long spell with the Magpies.

But the show must go on for United as they look to improve on last season’s 16th-place finish.

Kinnear had stated he was going to take a look behind the scenes at the club’s Benton base to see if there could be any improvements made.

The ex-Wimbledon boss has held meetings in the capital with Mike Ashley, chief scout Graham Carr and manager Alan Pardew.

But it is thought he will head to the North East next week for the first time since he was forced to quit his role as manager in 2009.

The Magpies return for pre-season training next month before their first friendly game of the season at Motherwell on July 16.