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Steve Bruce will be in the Newcastle United dugout for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, minority owner Amanda Staveley has confirmed.
In the aftermath of last week’s takeover of the club by a Saudi Arabian-led consortium Newcastle have begun the search for a successor to Bruce, under whom the Magpies have struggled for results early in the season with fans having long since turned against the 60-year-old. It had been expected that either a new manager or caretaker would be in place for the first game of the post-Mike Ashley era but talks between Staveley and the coaching staff ended with the decision to stick with the incumbent for now.
The stay of professional execution means Bruce will be able to take charge of his 1,000th game as a manager, still searching for a first win of the season with Newcastle. Whether he will reach 1,001 remains a matter of considerable doubt; the simple act of the club hierarchy stating that Bruce will be in charge this weekend emphasizes that it is a matter of when, not if, a new manager is appointed.
“We have had an extremely busy week reviewing the business and getting to know people and it is imperative that we continue to be patient and considered in our approach,” Staveley said in a statement. “Change does not always happen overnight, it demands time and that we follow a carefully considered plan and strategy.
“We met Steve and the players on Monday and have given them the time and space this week to focus on preparing for what is a very important game on Sunday.
“Steve has been very professional in our dealings with him and he and his coaching team will take the team on Sunday. If we make any changes going forward, Steve will be the first to know but, in the meantime, we wish him the best of luck in his 1,000th match as a manager and will be joining you in getting right behind the team. Thank you for the warm welcome you have…
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