Newcastle United’s ‘uninspiring 2/10’ and ‘steal’ 9/10 transfers under Steve Bruce’s rated: photo gallery
15 players joined Newcastle United during Steve Bruce’s five transfer windows in charge of the club.
By Joe Buck
Published 27th Mar 2023, 15:00 BST
Under Bruce, Newcastle struggled near the wrong end of the Premier League table as they battled relegation, looking like being doomed, before a late-season revival would see them steer clear of the drop.
His time as manager was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic with his first season being interrupted, before the second played almost entirely behind closed doors, save for two games at the end of the season in-front of limited crowds.
Bruce’s last transfer window at the club saw Mike Ashley reluctant to spend and saw just one player join the club.
Here, we take a look at all 15 incoming transfers completed during Bruce’s time in charge of Newcastle United and rate them out of ten for their contributions to the club during their time on Tyneside.
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Bruce’s last transfer window at the club saw Mike Ashley reluctant to spend and saw just one player join the club.
13. Joe Willock - 8/10
Willock’s initial loan spell at Newcastle was nothing short of sensational as he scored seven goals in seven games to drag the Magpies away from relegation danger. The following season was a quiet one for Willock, but under Howe he has had a fresh lease on life and has been tremendous in his last couple of appearances. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
The Frenchman has often divided opinion at Newcastle, but what cannot be denied is he is one of the club’s most talented players and excites fans like no other when he’s in form. Without his impact in both Covid-impacted seasons, Newcastle may not have been a Premier League side when the takeover happened. Photo: George Wood
Joelinton’s transformation at Newcastle has been nothing short of remarkable, turning his career around from a struggling striker to becoming one of the Premier League’s most dominant midfield enforcers. The Brazilian is one of Newcastle’s most consistent performers and it seems the £40million they paid for him back in 2019 was a bit of a steal for the player they have currently on their hands. Photo: Michael Regan
Wilson’s goals in the 2020/21 season almost single-handedly helped Newcastle avoid the drop. Although injury problems have hampered his time at the club, he has played a major role in the recent history of Newcastle United and will have a role to play in the future. Photo: George Wood