Bevan: "Newcastle failed to create a structure where Kevin Keegan could flourish.
"It was like having an orchestra with three conductors and sooner or later it was going to break down.
"I think I would have liked to hear Newcastle talking about how to build a model that works, how they are going to create a clear chain of command.
"The dispute between Kevin and the club is in the hands of the lawyers but at no time in our discussions did Kevin talk about compensation.
"The most important thing for Kevin was that the manager must have the right to manage.
"A couple of nights ago I was with Kevin for a long period of time and his sole focus was with the fans.
"He was torn and when he had no alternative to resign his thoughts were for the fans. That sends a message to Newcastle."
LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson: "If you are going to work in a football club then the most prominent person in that club - certainly as far as the public is concerned and you could argue as far as anyone is concerned - is the man called the manager or the guy who is responsible for the first team.
"So to create a position which is going to result in friction through lack of communication, through a failure to communicate what the role is etc, seems to be a recipe for disaster.
"Particularly if you bring someone into that position between manager and board after you have appointed a manager."