Soccer
Steve Bruce still holds the reins at nouveau riche Newcastle
The manager might be replaced soon but none of the top coaches seem willing to take the job
17 October 2021 - 00:00
Steve Bruce’s future at Newcastle was in doubt after the controversial takeover of the English football club by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. But the club said late this week that he would remain in charge for today’s English Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur, which would be his 1,000th in charge as a manager...
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