Newcastle United have confirmed parted ways with Steve Bruce.

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Newcastle United have confirmed they have parted ways with Steve Bruce. In the meantime, right-hand man Graeme Jones will take care of the team temporarily.

Newcastle United confirmed their departure from Bruce on Wednesday, October 20, three days after their 3-2 home defeat to Tottenham, their first since that time. A group of funds from Saudi Arabia has already taken over the club.

A Newcastle statement read: “The club can confirm that Steve Bruce has left his position as head coach by mutual consent. The club would like to thank Steve for his work. and wish you continued success in the future.”

“Gram Jones will be the interim team leader. It kicks off with a trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday. And will be supported by a team of coaches Steve Agnew, Stephen Clemence, Ben Dawson and Simon Smith. A new head coach is in the works. and the appointment will be announced in a timely manner.”

For the work of Bruce with Newcastle this season, the first 8 games in the Premier League. But Still no victory found, collecting only 3 points from 3 draws, 19th in the table, while the Carabao Cup second round game opened at home to Burnley 0-0 before losing 3-4 on penalties. eliminated

Bruce only managed his 1,000th managerial game in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Spurs. This is Newcastle’s 97th game in charge, with 28 wins, 28 draws and 41 defeats. They scoring 115 goals and conceding 152 goals, with an average win of only 28.9 percent.