'The one thing I won’t ever do is give up': Beleaguered Steve Bruce vows to battle on

The Newcastle manager took defeat to Brighton on the chin, insisting he took responsibility but would not walk away

A dejected Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce after defeat at Brighton. Picture: John Walton

Ryan Fraser, the Newcastle United winger, responded to Saturday’s woeful defeat by admitting “we need to save our season now”.

Whether Steve Bruce will be leading the club’s fight to avoid relegation rests with Mike Ashley, but the immediate signs are the owner will keep faith with his manager.