Ashley’s ownership made life hard and manager avoided relegation but often incoherent style showed his flawsSteve Bruce’s unveiling as Newcastle’s manager took place on the same day in July 2019 that Britain’s new prime minister stood outside No 10 Dow…
Newcastle impasse underscored by brazen transfer window statement | Louise Taylor
Steve Bruce broke owner Mike Ashley’s unwritten rule that managers on Tyneside are best seen and not heardMike Ashley is often described as brass-necked but behind the brash and brazen exterior Newcastle’s owner can also be extremely thin-skinned. A pr…
Arteta and Bruce may have preferred to stay far from the madding crowd | Barry Glendenning
Is playing in front of fans again good for everyone? Two Premier League managers are already sporting that haunted lookThree weeks into the Premier League campaign, the international break has presented us with an early opportunity to take stock. And w…
Defiant Steve Bruce aims for Europe but knows Newcastle fans want thrills
Bolstered by Joe Willock’s arrival and Allan Saint-Maximin’s talent, the manager is looking forward to a full St James’ ParkIt is early on Friday morning, Steve Bruce has just been asked about hope and he looks braced for combat.Can Newcastle’s manager…