Journalists barred from access to Newcastle United have suggested that the club's footballing ability is the "problem". (Picture: Reuters)
Last week, it was alleged that the club has developed "special" relationships with the Mirror and Sky Sports News after new manager Steve McClaren was apparently prevented from speaking to other journalists.
This came after Newcastle narrowly avoided being relegated from the Premier League last month.
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