Steve Bruce to take charge of 1,000th game as new era in Newcastle begins

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce. Picture: Tim Goode

Newcastle have confirmed Steve Bruce will be in charge of the team against Tottenham on Sunday.

There has been intense speculation over Bruce’s future at St James’ Park since the completion of a Saudi-led takeover of the club last week, but the Magpies said on Friday the 60-year-old would be in the dugout in what will be his 1,000th game as a manager.