Eastick joins Magpies

Last updated : 11 July 2003 By Brian Cartlidge

Eastick had been part of the Blues Academy set-up since 1996 and has helped develop youngsters such as Darren Carter, Joey Hutchinson, Craig Fagan, Mat Sadler and Andrew Johnson into first-team players.

He has joined the Magpies as their new academy head coach and will work under the direction of United's director of football Gordon Milne.