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Steve Bruce: West Brom close to naming ex-Newcastle manager as new boss

West Brom are close to appointing former Newcastle manager Steve Bruce as their new boss.

The 61-year-old has held talks and is likely to replace Valerien Ismael, who left the club on Wednesday after a run of one win in seven league games.

Ex-Aston Villa, Hull, Sunderland and Birmingham manager Bruce left Premier League Newcastle in October, soon after their Saudi Arabia-backed takeover.

Albion are sixth in the Championship, eight points behind second.

Bruce has extensive experience in the Championship, getting promoted twice at both Birmingham and Hull.