Former Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle has sensationally claimed that former manager Steve Bruce once told his team, 'I don't do tactics!'
Bruce, who is the current Blackpool boss, was in charge at St James' Park between July 2019 and October 2021, when he was replaced by Eddie Howe shortly after the club's takeover by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Under Bruce, Newcastle won 28 games, drew another 28 and lost 41.
Speaking on the Open Goal podcast this week, Gayle recalled how Bruce's disregard for small details left him shocked during a 5-0 defeat at Manchester City in 2020.