Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Steve Bruce as the club’s new head coach on a three-year deal.
The former Sheffield Wednesday boss replaces Rafa Benitez at Saint James’ Park, and he becomes the club’s 10th manager since Mike Ashley became owner.
The 58-year-old has always dreamed of managing the club he supported as a kid, and he finally gets the chance to after being in charge of nine clubs and spending 21 years in management.
Popular pundit Chris Sutton has reacted on Twitter to Bruce’s appointment as Newcastle manager thus:
Good luck to Steve Bruce at Newcastle.