Allan Saint-Maximin is the only Newcastle United player to make Steve Bruce's all-time XI. Speaking to The Telegraph, the former Magpies boss opened up about how he felt “ridiculed” on Tyneside before facing the sack last October.
Supporters grew frustrated after a winless start to the Premier League season and the £300million Saudi-backed takeover meant his departure was inevitable. Bruce claimed he would call time on a 45-year career in football after his St James’ Park exit but was back in the dugout for West Bromwich Albion four months later.
The Baggies are the 12th side he has managed since taking over at Sheffield United - his first management job - in 1999. Almost 25 years as a coach means Bruce has a catalogue of former players to consider when choosing an all-time XI.