Steve Bruce may be a geordie but that will not be enough to fill Rafael Benítez’s sizeable shoes and a sceptical Gallowgate will need an awful lot of convincingSome years ago Steve Bruce wrote a trilogy of football-based thrillers. Their hero was Steve…
Newly appointed Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is quietly confident he will do a good job at the club despite admitting he is “not everyone’s cup of tea.”The 58-year-old, who has succeeded Rafael Benítez, was speaking at his first Newcastle United press co…
• New Newcastle head coach hopes to win over sceptics• ‘There are big shoes to fill. But I’ll give it everything’Steve Bruce has vowed to win over the doubters at Newcastle after admitting he has always regretted turning down the manager’s job the firs…
We take a look at one young player from each Premier League club who can make an impact this summerBukayo Saka, 17, winger Continue reading…
Greenwood scores as Man Utd beat Leeds 4-0 in AustraliaNewcastle beaten 4-0 by Wolves as Bruce appointed managerMason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford put Manchester United on course for a 4-0 pre-season win against Leeds in Australia. A fine move involvi…
Steve Bruce has admitted he faces a ‘huge challenge’ after being appointed the head coach of Newcastle United on a three-year contract.The 58-year-old quit his job at Sheffield Wednesday and is replacing the widely admired Rafael Be…
Bruce’s happiest times were at smaller clubs and he starts his biggest Premier League job as a manager with eyes fully openSteve Bruce is normally a safe if somewhat unexciting pair of managerial hands, though as supporters of Sheffield United, Birming…
Bruce’s happiest times were at smaller clubs and he starts his biggest Premier League job as a manager with eyes fully openSteve Bruce is normally a safe if somewhat unexciting pair of managerial hands, though as supporters of Sheffield United, Birming…
Bruce’s happiest times were at smaller clubs and he starts his biggest Premier League job as a manager with eyes fully openSteve Bruce is normally a safe if somewhat unexciting pair of managerial hands, though as supporters of Sheffield United, Birming…
Bruce quit Sheffield Wednesday to take jobFormer Sunderland manager is a Newcastle fanSteve Bruce has been confirmed as the manager of Newcastle United, replacing Rafael Benítez. The 58-year-old quit Sheffield Wednesday on Monday to take his first Prem…
• 58-year-old believed to be close to replacing Benítez• Joselu joins Alavés in deal worth around £2.5mSteve Bruce has resigned as Sheffield Wednesday manager, clearing one of the hurdles before being able to take charge of Newcastle United.The 58-year…
Aston Villa have been the most active of the promoted clubs; Arsenal look to have work to do; Tottenham have secured their top target; Newcastle are still looking for a managerWhat have they done so far? Nowhere near enough. Teenage striker Gabriel Mar…
• Bruce approached by Sheffield Wednesday fan during game• ‘I’ve got to take stock … it’s in the hands of both clubs now’Steve Bruce has confirmed he has held talks with Newcastle about succeeding Rafael Benítez after an angry Sheffield Wednesday fan c…
• Allardyce: ‘I was considered but it’s that thing … don’t go back’• Steve Bruce believed to be at top of Magpies’ shortlistSam Allardyce has said he turned down the chance to take the vacant manager’s job at Newcastle. The former England manager, who …
• Allardyce: ‘I was considered but it’s that thing … don’t go back’• Steve Bruce believed to be at top of Magpies’ shortlistSam Allardyce has said he turned down the chance to take the vacant manager’s job at Newcastle. The former England manager, who …
• Bruce would consider leaving Sheffield Wednesday• Newcastle owner Mike Ashley an admirer of BruceSteve Bruce is open to an approach from Newcastle United to be Rafael Benítez’s successor, with the 58-year-old on the club’s shortlist.Bruce is Sheffiel…
Today’s tell-all is weighing up its optionsA penny for John Terry’s thoughts. It only took one season in the Derby dugout for his old mucker Frank Lampard to be summoned back to Stamford Bridge for the top job. And that was after missing out on promoti…
Statement spending can work in the Premier League but for every Virgil van Dijk there is a Paul Pogba or Romelu LukakuMike Ashley is the Premier League equivalent of Captain Rum – the seafarer from Blackadder who runs his ship in a contrary manner to “…
From Yankee Stadium in New York to New York Stadium in Rotherham, here are the 20 clubs’ fixtures before 9 AugustAll dates and kick-off times BST. All information correct at time of publication Continue reading…
• Forward close to becoming Leicester’s second summer signing• Newcastle set to make £28.5m profit from Pérez transferLeicester are on the verge of signing Ayoze Pérez from Newcastle for around £30m. It is understood the 25-year-old striker has been gr…
