Former player brands Newcastle United's display as 'not typical' of a Steve Bruce team

NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Newcastle United at Carrow Road on August 17, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Newcastle United’s Norwich City defeat has been branded as ‘not typical’ of a Steve Bruce team by a defender who played under the Magpies’ head coach at Aston Villa.

Micah Richards, on BBC’s Final Score was shocked at how unstructured United were at Carrow Road.

He said: “It wasn't a typical Steve Bruce performance.

“He normally has a structure saying - you will NOT pass. It could have been seven.

“He will take something from the goal but he will be very disappointed.”