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Sheffield Wednesday hit out at Newcastle over Bruce announcement

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.