Steve Bruce has backing of Mike Ashley at Newcastle United – for now
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There were calls from fans for Bruce to be sacked after last night’s 1-0 defeat to Brentford.
Bruce pledged to fight on at the club – and said: “The supporters are entitled to their opinion – I can’t let that affect myself. I understand the disappointment. I have to accept what’s coming my way, and accept that its part and parcel of being the manager of Newcastle and accept the criticism, which is fully justified.”
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Hide AdBruce’s future is in the hands of Mike Ashley, and United's owner remains supportive of the 59-year-old, who guided the club to a 13th-placed finish last season.
The club is in 12th place with 18 points ahead of the Boxing Day game away to Manchester City, and a managerial change is not understood to be on the agenda. However, Ashley’s position could change if things deteriorate further at the club.