Newcastle boss Steve Bruce made aware of online messages wishing him dead

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has been targeted on social media. Picture: Clive Brunskill/PA

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce revealed people have wished him dead on social media amid mounting concern over online abuse.

The 60-year-old, who does not use social media, has been told by his children that he has been targeted as he battles to win over his critics on Tyneside.