Supporters on social media were left livid after the Bees, who notably named six changes from their usual starting 11, advanced into the last four with a largely comfortable 1-0 victory.
It was a missed opportunity that saw fan anger come to head, with some beginning to question Bruce’s future as Magpies boss.
Scroll and click through the pages to see how the 59-year-old ranks in the Premier League sack race, i.e the next manager to be relieved of his duties:
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