Newcastle had been without a manager since June 30 after Rafael Benitez brought an end to his largely successful three-year spell following the expiry of his contract. (Image: Stoke Sentinel)Bruce said: "I’m delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United. “The hard work for Steve and his team starts immediately and we will be fully prepared for the challenge of a new Premier League season. The club have threatened legal action and added in a statement: "The club is disappointed to learn via public statement issued by Newcastle United that it has appointed former Sheffield Wednesday staff Steve Bruce, Steve Agnew and Steve Clemence. "Regardless of the fact that the staff resigned from their positions with the club on Monday, there remains outstanding legal issues to be resolved between the club and the staff and Newcastle United.

Source: Daily Mirror July 17, 2019 08:33 UTC