Allan Saint-Maximin pays extraordinary tribute to 'gentle' Steve Bruce following his Newcastle United exit

Allan Saint-Maximin has paid tribute to Steve Bruce in the wake of his departure from Newcastle United.
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Bruce today left the club by “mutual consent” after a winless start to the season. Graeme Jones, Bruce’s former assistant, will take charge for Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace as the club’s new owners search for a successor.

United winger Allan Saint-Maximin quickly reacted to the news of Bruce's departure, which followed his 1,000th game as a manager on Sunday.

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Saint-Maximin tweeted: “You are, without a doubt, one of the most gentle people that I have ever met in the world of football. You have been a man of your word, a caring man and a fair man who never hesitated to protect us. I will never forget how you treated me, for that I will be forever grateful.”

Saint-Maximin joined the club from Nice last year, and was an influential figure on the pitch under Bruce.