Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell ahead of the game at West Brom.
Hughton to take charge of Baggies clash
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell ahead of the game at West Brom.
Kinnear took ill at the team hotel ahead of Saturday's clash at the Hawthorns and after being examined by the club's doctor he was taken to hospital.
It means the Irishman will miss the crucial game against West Brom with his assistant Chris Hughton now taking charge of the team for the relegation six-pointer.
A club statement read: "On Saturday morning Joe Kinnear reported feeling unwell at the team hotel ahead of Newcastle United's game at West Bromwich Albion
"After being examined by the club's medical staff Joe was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure where he remains under observation.
"Joe will miss the game, with Chris Hughton taking charge of the team at The Hawthorns."
Kinnear suffered a mild heart attack back in 1999 while in charge at Wimbledon and Newcastle have not revealed any details of his illness.
