Scott Parker and Steve Bruce go head-to-head on Wednesday night with the tables having turned in their managerial careers in just 12 months.
Parker looks destined for a Premier League return as boss of Bournemouth and a win against Bruce's faltering West Bromwich Albion would move them a step closer to the top flight. It would also hammer another nail, and a potentially fatal one, into the Baggies' faint hopes of reaching the play-offs in what has been a disappointing campaign back in the Championship for them.
It is a stark contrast to this time last year when relative rookie Parker was heading for relegation with Fulham whilst veteran Bruce's Newcastle won five of their last eight games to finish in 12th position - their best placing for four seasons. Ironically the final game of last season saw the Magpies seal a routine 2-0 win at Craven Cottage against an already-relegated Fulham side.
