It's Goodbye From Me - And Goodbye From Him!
"I firmly believe we have the right people with the right expertise, with Kevin Keegan back as manager, and being fully supported by Mike Ashley and the directors, to take the club forward again.
"At the same time, I'd like to pay tribute to all of the hard work done by Chris during his time at St James's Park and wish him every success for the future."
Chris Mort: "I've enjoyed my time immensely as chairman of Newcastle United, but with high quality individuals recruited for each of the key management roles at the club, and the club heading in the right direction following the strategic review, the time feels right for me to return to Freshfields.
"From the moment I arrived in the north east, I received the warmest of welcomes and I must thank the people of Newcastle for that.
"Having experienced the unique atmosphere generated at St James's Park on matchdays, and also by the Newcastle United supporters on our travels away, I look forward to supporting the team next season and will continue to get to as many matches as I can."