The former England manager joined the Loftus Road club last summer but has been sacked with the club 17th in the Championship table and only eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Browsing: Steve McClaren
Boro centre-back Dael Fry was full of praise for his new team-mate following Saturday’s 2-0 victory over QPR, saying “it’s a bit surreal” playing alongside the ex-Chelsea midfielder.
Steve McClaren believes the January addition of John Obi Mikel has transformed Boro’s season.
Benitez moved to the Magpies after Steve McClaren was removed from his position in the dugout, but the former Liverpool boss was unable to save the club from relegation to the Championship
The club have confirmed that the board began deliberating over McClaren’s future after the team lost 3-1 to Premier League new boys, Bournemouth, at home on March 5
Louis van Gaal’s team welcomes to Old Trafford a Magpies side that are still looking for their first league win under new manager, Steve McClaren
The two sides had contrasting fortunes last season, with Southampton finishing in seventh to secure a Europa League spot, while Newcastle needed a win on the final day of the season to secure their top-flight status for another year