Axing Steve Bruce will be a “big mistake” at Newcastle, according to Daily Star Sport columnist Paul Merson. The Premier League pundit and former Arsenal star has sent a warning to the Magpies regarding their managerial situation.
A new boss is expected to succeed Bruce once the club’s takeover from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is sealed. The boyhood Toon fan and former Sunderland manager was an unpopular pick to replace Rafa Benitez last year.
The job he did at St James’ Park this season, though, prior to football being suspended due to the coronavirus crisis was considered solid.
Newcastle currently sit 13th in the Premier League table, having been many people’s tip to be embroiled in a relegation battle, and they are eight
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