
Manager Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent after Saudi-backed takeover
CNN
Manager Steve Bruce has left Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed takeover of the Premier League club.
The 60-year-old leaves the club after more than two years in charge in which he led the team to a 13th and 12th placed finish in the league.
His position had come under scrutiny even before the club takeover, with fans frustrated by an uninspiring start to the new season.

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