Steve Bruce to get extra help at Newcastle United with Graeme Jones set to join backroom staff

Gateshead-born Jones, 50, is set to join Steve Bruce’s coaching team at the club ahead of tomorrow night’s game following talks over the past few days. The 50-year-old, first-team coach at Bournemouth under Jason Tindall, will work alongside Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence.

Bruce – who will speak to TV and radio broadcasters this morning ahead of the Leeds game – refused to discuss United’s move for Jones after Saturday night’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. United’s head coach said: “I can’t really comment on that. There’s no comment on that.”

Jones – who had a spell as assistant to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez – left Luton Town last year with the club six points from safety in the Championship.

Meanwhile, the Villa defeat left Newcastle in 16th place and seven points above third-bottom Fulham, who have a game in hand.

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