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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/oct/14/steve-bruce-in-line-to-stay-as-manager-of-newcastle-for-owners-first-game Although Bruce had expected to be sacked this week he is poised to preside over his 1,000th game as a club manager when Tottenham visit St James’ Park on Sunday. It is almost certain to be his final substantive act at Newcastle before being dismissed but the owners are still to identify a replacement and have decided a 60-year-old in line for a £7m payoff merits a dignified end to his tenure. ... guess we wait for al-Rumayyan coming into England and see what happens tomorrow. Leaving it short notice if they act tomorrow though

The article they're mentioning is a week old now https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/10/06/newcastles-man-city-moment-expect-organic-growth-not-statement/, I'll give this a look over for £100m over 4 years "But the plan was for an initial £100 million to be earmarked for transfers over a four-year period, which sounds relatively modest, especially given the wealth of the owners. Fans dreaming of bids for the likes of Kylian Mbappe might be disappointed in that. But it is £100 million more than is being invested in Newcastle at present and they will know that further funds can easily be committed if necessary. "It showed prudence was important. Crucially, £50 million was to be devoted, in years two and three of the ownership, on either redeveloping the training ground at Darsley Park or moving to a new one."

Article doesn't even mention £100m over 4 years!

I don't think I've ever seen an Express article that isn't reporting another site's news

Change it from cancelled to Jones handles it in that case, another day off so hopefully movement from PIF giving the green light

Jones' mistake at Luton was that they were too aggressive in his words, he went into every game trying to dominate it and came away battered. Their goal scoring record in the first third of the season was quite impressive but conceded far too many. By the end it wasn't working though before lockdown they had a decent spell if we're looking only at results. I wouldn't be sure Luton would've stayed up if (Graeme) Jones stayed though instead of the (Nathan) Jones that replaced him

Press day's Friday. If that's scheduled, assume he's staying. Tomorrow's key because Friday needs to be cancelled for Bruce to go I'm thinking. Why so press as usual if you're gone within a day?

A sporting manager before a manager is the right way imo, I can trust Jones to handle the team for a few games at most. Sporting manager 1st gives them a chance to have a say over the manager, so a Rangnick figure can put someone he trusts to play the gegenpress as manager (his Russian side have just appointed Gisdol for example) rather than it be the other way round and potentially conflict. And give Rangnick whatever he wants

Brendan's holding out for Man City instead https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-10089635/Brendan-Rodgers-REJECT-approach-Newcastles-owners-holds-Man-City-job.html Sources have confirmed that the Leicester boss would feature on a shortlist to succeed Guardiola at the end of next season. He has admirers at the Etihad and was discussed as a replacement for Roberto Mancini in 2013. Rodgers’ name has been part of the conversation among Newcastle’s new owners in the past week, as have several others. However, there is a feeling that making a move for a rival top-flight boss would be politically disruptive at this stage of their ownership, even though some have said he is the best man for the role.

https://www.ft.com/content/cca67e3a-619a-11ea-b3f3-fe4680ea68b5 Yeah A Conservative supporter even before December’s election landslide, he wants the government to bring in measures including business rates exemption to boost activity in struggling town centres like Blyth. He pointed out that most Phoenix customers are on low incomes and unable to afford a car, but shrunken bus services and the decline of town centres have left them reliant on scattered supermarkets. He is keen to see the income tax personal allowance continue to rise, to help those earning least. Mr Hurst also supports investment in infrastructure.

As above

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/amanda-staveley-keeps-steve-bruce-in-the-dark-over-newcastle-united-job-ws3ntjrpt Sources insist no decision has been made as to who will be the manager and that strategic reviews are taking place to avoid making mistakes that could damage the club. Names in the frame include Roberto Martínez, Frank Lampard, Lucien Favre and Graham Potter.

Yeah ten Hag is apparently interested according to Chronicle https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastles-owners-give-themselves-welcome-21820050 "There are plenty of good candidates United could look at. Ajax's Erik ten Hag, favourite Lucien Favre and Roberto Martinez are all understood to be keen; Eddie Howe, Brendan Rodgers and even an 'all in' attempt to get Rafa Benitez from Everton represent domestic options." (obviously Rafa isn't happening but the team are in place to look if the manager situation needs looking at if he is free any time)

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19640329.lucien-favre-interested-taking-charge-newcastle/ Some, such as Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers, Belgium manager Roberto Martinez and Rangers’ Steven Gerrard, are expected to figure prominently in Newcastle’s thoughts. Others, such as ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Brighton boss Graham Potter, are currently understood to be further down the pecking order. Favre is another leading candidate, and the 63-year-old is understood to have used an intermediary to confirm his interest in taking charge of the Magpies.

Now favourite with Sky (ended last night 14/1)

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/oct/11/steve-bruce-nears-newcastle-exit-amanda-staveley-meets-manager-squad It is an open secret that Staveley and her co-directors are currently working to identify a replacement manager and Rodgers, Belgium’s Roberto Martínez, Ajax’s Erik ten Hag, Brighton’s Graham Potter and Rangers’ Steven Gerrard have all been linked with the job. Hiring a manager currently un-attached to a club would be much more straightforward and – like Frank Lampard – Favre, who left Borussia Dortmund last December, falls into this category. It is understood that Favre, previously in charge of Nice, is interested and remains one of the names under detailed discussion as Staveley and her fellow director Jamie Reuben trim their original long-list into a shortlist. Favre rejected an offer to take charge of Crystal Palace in the summer, but would be unlikely to say no to Staveley. Although the former Chelsea and Internazionale coach, Antonio Conte, has also been mentioned it is unclear whether taking over a team currently second bottom of the Premier League and without a win of any sort so far this season would appeal to the Italian. ...Having bought out Mike Ashley, Newcastle’s new owners are conducting a full review of infrastructure and remain anxious to appoint a director of football. Ralf Rangnick, the former RB Leipzig manager who is currently sporting director at Lokomotiv Moscow, has emerged as a leading candidate for this post, although Manchester City’s academy manager, Jason Wilcox, is also in contention.

Remind you of anything?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/steve-bruce-deserves-more-respect-for-being-mike-ashleys-human-shield-at-newcastle-united-m8dwbrnh6 from Henry Winter, few bits Anyone with any understanding of Newcastle supporters will be aware that they don’t demand the earth, but they do demand sweat on the shirt and a commitment to try to entertain. They don’t want ten men behind the ball, trying to nick a point. For all his Geordie roots, known childhood love of the club, and association with Wallsend Boys Club, Bruce has never been embraced by the Toon Army. Too associated with Mike Ashley. Too unadventurous. His connection to Sunderland, whom he managed between 2009 and 2011, was also never going to help him. So Bruce can hardly complain when the PIF P45 comes his way, courtesy of the Saudi Public Investment Fund that is taking over the club. Newcastle fans will not miss Bruce or his football but he deserves some respect for working under the financial strictures of the Ashley regime and under the protocol strictures of the pandemic. Bruce has to go but he does not deserve to be ridiculed and the abuse he’s endured on social media has been disgraceful. He’s behaved with dignity, often almost acting as a human shield for Ashley. It needs acknowledging that Bruce has had relatively little to spend, meaning that injuries to key members of a limited squad are even more damaging. Newcastle’s squad will be overhauled, and not before time. At the moment it’s got a more Championship look to it than Champions League. Bruce has been managing with one hand tied behind his back. Regular denigration hurt him. I encountered him earlier this year coming out of St James’ Park and he was fuming over what he considered belittling headlines. There was defiance in his words but he looked absolutely worn down by the job, the pressure and the criticism. Bruce needs to look after his health, which is why the termination of his contract, however much a jolt to his pride, may prove a timely blessing. Bruce needs a break. Is he just a promotion specialist? He still achieved two top-ten Premier League finishes with Birmingham (2003-04) and Sunderland (2010-11). He can hardly be written off as a has-been, a busted flush, when he was voted Premier League Manager of the Month for last April. He guided Hull to the FA Cup final in 2014. Nobody should write him off as a manager. In 23 years in the career, Bruce has been out of work for less than two. He may have had a reputation for quitting jobs — seven times, and swiftly moving elsewhere four times — but he’s always been rated enough by owners to get jobs. The 60-year-old will be dismissed by Newcastle’s owners but he cannot be dismissed as a modest manager as he is by many fans. He’s taken on difficult jobs, often at clubs with either challenging owners or troubled finances, often both. He’s behaved with dignity at Newcastle, although the club banning one particular reporter over critical coverage was a mistake. On the whole, players like him. They may see tactical limitations and questionable substitutions, but they can also see a genuine man — and some players at Newcastle need to be looking at themselves anyway, questioning whether they have put a shift in. If they are to reposition Newcastle as a go-to club for ambitious talents, they need a stellar name in place. Bruce is not that man — everyone can see that — but show him some respect.

90min There is little suggestion at this moment that Jones could be appointed permanent manager, but he is popular with the players and sources have told 90min that he could very well be trusted to take the role until the summer, particularly if manages to keep the club well clear of the relegation zone, where they are currently stationed. Conte also said through third parties he wouldn't be ready according to this - but knowing he takes jobs in the summer this could work until a long term manager is appointed. Risky but you never know

I really like Dortmund's II manager, Huddersfield took Wagner and Siewert from them so it's a mixed bag. Has them 2nd in Liga 3 at the minute after getting them promoted last season. One to look out for I think

Favre and Lampard

In hindsight words like this are very funny https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dave-whelan-launches-broadside-at-mike-ashley-cpbh6rmm85t Whelan maintains that there is no chance of Bruce working for Ashley at Newcastle. “I don’t think you will ever get Steve Bruce going to a club that is run the way Mike Ashley runs it,” Whelan said. “He knows he could go and he knows he could go to Newcastle. Would he go? No chance. He loves being at this club. He is happy here. “I know he will go in the end and if I was Man United when Sir Alex [Ferguson] decides to hang up his boots, I don’t think there is any doubt they will come.” https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/3683316.whelan-no-fan-ashley/ Whelan has not been surprised to see current Wigan boss Steve Bruce linked with the St James’ Park vacancy, but claims the former Manchester United centre-back would not consider taking the role amid the current turmoil. ‘‘One day he (Bruce) will get a big-four job – I realise that, and I think the whole country realises it. ‘‘But if Newcastle came, I think you would get Steve telling them what to do very quickly. I know Newcastle is where he comes from and I know he did want to manage Newcastle at one time. But I’m sure it wouldn’t excite him to go up there at present. ‘‘If he did, he would be made welcome because he is a great manager, but I think when we lose him he will go to one of the big four.’’ Reports from Dubai, meanwhile, claim Ashley snubbed a crucial meeting with Arab investors on Tuesday night as potential buyers were not willing to meet his £481m asking price.

Based on an article from the Sun "The Magpies have enjoyed a surreal few days since a Saudi-led consortium bought the club from deeply unpopular owner Mike Ashley for more than £300million and the new hierarchy are now thought to be drawing up a list of targets to succeed current manager Bruce, with Potter among those being considered, according to The Sun. "