Steve Bruce’s time as Newcastle United boss will be over this week – but appointing his replacement will not be as rapid. The new Saudi owners of the club will bin Bruce, 60, in the next few days as they make their first major call in their St James’ Park revolution.Former St Johnstone and Hamilton forward Graeme Jones will step up as caretaker for next week’s showdown with Tottenham.
But Jones could remain in the dugout for the next few weeks while Newcastle search for Bruce’s successor, writes the Sunday People.
However, claims Italians Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini could be set for a return to the English Premier League are incorrect.
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