Newcastle boss Steve Bruce demands 'clarity' as job speculation intensifies after defeat

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    Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has called for clarity after his side fell to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Tottenham. It was a momentous occasion for the St James’ Park crowd after their Saudi-led takeover, although matters on the pitch did not exactly go to plan. Bruce has been the subject of intense job speculation since the takeover, and that is set to continue after their latest defeat extended their Premier League winless run to eight games. 

    St James’ Park was jubilant before kick-off as the crowd celebrated the end of a frustrating and controversial era under Mike Ashley. 

    Their new Saudi-backed consortium comes with controversy of its own, but the club’s on-field struggles could soon be a thing of the past if they invest wisely in the transfer market. 

    Fan excitement increased even further when Callum Wilson put the Magpies ahead after two minutes, although their joy was shortlived. 

    Goals from Tanguy Ndombele, Heung-min Son and a first of the season for Harry Kane ruined their ownership welcome party, and a consolation own goal from Eric Dier was not enough to salvage Bruce’s 1000th game in management. 

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    “The people of Newcastle want to see the club move forward.”

    Pressure is likely to remain on Bruce considering the quality of managers who could be appointed, with the likes of Antonio Conte, Zinedine Zidane and Steven Gerrard still on the market. 

    Given the result, speculation is likely to continue until the Magpies next take to the field against Crystal Palace next weekend. 

    Amanda Staveley and Yasir Al-Rumayyan watched on from the stands, and it remains to be seen whether they saw enough promise from Bruce’s team to keep him in charge. 

    The duo must have been feeling mightily optimistic when the Magpies raced into the lead, but Spurs were in control for the majority of the match. 

    Jonjo Shelvey did himself no favours when he came off the bench to receive two yellow cards in quick succession. 

    However, 10-man Newcastle somehow pulled one back late on through an Eric Dier own goal, but they did not have enough time to mount a proper comeback charge. 

    It is back to the drawing board for Bruce, and indeed the Magpies board who must make the correct decision for the club’s future. 

    Bruce’s sentiment towards the club is abundantly clear, but feeling could be taken out of the decision altogether given the lofty ambitions which naturally come with their wealthy new ownership. 



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