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Kevin Keegan, Sam Allardyce, Rafael Benitez and Alan Pardew ( Owen Humphreys/Daniel Hambury/Peter Byrne/PA)

Newcastle’s new regime dispensed with the services of Steve Bruce on Wednesday.

Bruce had come under intense pressure after a dreadful start to the 2021-22 campaign but retained the confidence of controversial owner Mike Ashley.