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Newcastle Reported to the Premier League by Sheffield Wednesday Over Appointment of Steve Bruce

Sheffield Wednesday have reported Newcastle to the Premier League over their appointment of new manager Steve Bruce.

Newcastle announced the appointment of the 58-year-old on a three-year contract last week, despite the former Sunderland boss only being the club's eleventh choice candidate.

The offer proved too tempting for lifelong Newcastle fan Bruce who was only in charge of Sheffield Wednesday for five months before handing in his resignation amid interest from the Magpies.

The way in which Mike Ashley’s side conducted the move for Bruce and his backroom staff angered the Owls so much so that they have made a formal complaint to the Premier League who will now investigate.