Jamie Redknapp has claimed that Steve Bruce will want to be sacked by Newcastle as soon as possible.
Bruce took charge of Newcastle's 3-2 defeat to Tottenham but there is increased uncertainty regarding his future at St James' Park following the club's recent takeover.
With many Newcastle supporters wanting Bruce to depart, Redknapp feels that Bruce will be 'relieved' when he is eventually sacked.'
Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: 'If I'm totally honest my feeling is that Bruce would like to be put out of his misery.