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Jonty Colman

Steve Bruce says Newcastle criticism "crossed a line" and showed "lack of respect"

Former Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has opened up on the criticism he received during his time at St James’ Park.

The ex-Aston Villa, Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday boss spent just over two years at boyhood club Newcastle before being replaced by Eddie Howe in October 2021 following the Magpies £300million takeover by Saudi-led consortium PIF.

Despite keeping Newcastle in the Premier League for both of his full seasons with the Magpies, Bruce was heavily criticised for his time at the club, with the now West Bromwich Albion boss opening up on the criticism he received during his 97-game run at the club.

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