Sheffield Wednesday have hit out at Newcastle United for announcing Steve Bruce as their new head coach.
The former Sunderland boss was confirmed as Rafael Benitez's successor on Wednesday on a three-year deal.
Bruce and assistants Steve Agnew and Steve Clemence resigned from their roles at the Championship club on Monday in order to facilitate their move to St. James' Park.
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However, Wednesday claim there are "outstanding legal issues" to be settled with their former staff and Newcastle, so are therefore angry that a public announcement has been made about their appointments.