Steve Bruce reveals Mike Ashley's reaction to FA Cup win

Steve Bruce has revealed Mike Ashley’s reaction to Newcastle United’s FA Cup win over West Bromwich Albion.
Mike Ashley.Mike Ashley.
Mike Ashley.

The club reached the competition’s quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday night – and owner Ashley was at The Hawthorns to see it. Newcastle will take on Premier League champions Manchester City in the last eight later this month.

Head coach Bruce said: “Mike Ashley has been here for all the cup games, and said well done.”

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Asked if he was in regular contact with Ashley, Bruce said: “No. It’s fair to say he’s enjoyed the cup run.”

The club, which was put up for sale by Ashley in late 2017, previously prioritised Premier League survival over cup success at the behest of Ashley. Bruce pledged to attack the cups after succeeding Rafa Benitez at St James’s Park last summer.