Steve Bruce has left Newcastle by mutual consent
Last game in charge was 3-2 defeat by Tottenham
Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the Premier League side was completed 13 days ago
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Now then, with Steve Bruce heading for the exit, there's an empty seat at St James' Park.
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Let's get a bit of insight from a fan's perspective now.
Alex Hurst from The True Faith podcast was on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"Fantastic news, I think every single Newcastle United fan is over the moon with this," said Hurst.
"It's been a long time coming, arguably it should have happened at least a week earlier but I think we're not going to worry too much about that now.
"It's a new era for the football club and it was essential that Steve Bruce was moved on."
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Right then, another era ends at Newcastle United but Toon fans who is the man you want in the St James' Park hot seat to take over from Steve Bruce.
Let us know.
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Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter
We'll see whether Newcastle are in a position to appoint a new manager, Names such as Eddie Howe and Paulo Fonseca have been linked.
It was always Steve Bruce's dream job to take charge of Newcastle United but he has received a lot of criticism from the supporters, a lot of abuse which I know he feels has gone too far at times.
I think he is a realist, whilst he would have said the takeover from a footballing sense is the best thing for Newcastle United Football Club in terms of the investment it will undoubtedly bring.
I think he is also a realist that he knew that it would probably mean that they'd want to bring in their own manager and I think in that sense what will be, will be.
Yes he'll be disappointed, any manager would be to lose his job but I think when he reflects there might be an element of relief as well because of the criticism and abuse that he has received that he's no longer in the firing line.
It came quite clear at the weekend that the supporters were not going to tolerate such a position for much longer, it's very very hard for any manager to survive in those sort of circumstances.
Paulo Fonseca, Lucien Favre, and Eddie Howe are the bookmakers favourites to take over in the North East.
And depending on which national newspapers you read, other managers being linked to the job at St James' Park include the likes of Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Ralf Rangnick, Antonio Conte and Roberto Martinez, who previously had Graeme Jones as an assistant.
Here's a look at Steve Bruce's managerial career.
His win percentage at Newcastle was the lowest at any club.
Will it be a 1000 games and out for the former Manchester United defender?
Image source, OptaSpeaking to the Telegraph, external, Steve Bruce said: "I think this might be my last job.
"It’s not just about me; it’s taken its toll on my whole family because they are all Geordies and I can’t ignore that.
"They have been worried about me… especially my wife Jan. What an amazing woman she is, incredible, she’s just a fantastic woman, wife and mother and grandmother. She dealt with the death of my parents, hers have not been very well. And then she had me to worry about and what I’ve been going through the last couple of years.
"I can’t take her for granted, she has spent her whole life following me around from football club to football club and if I was to say to her tomorrow, I’ve been offered a job in China, or anywhere, she would say, 'Steve, is this right for you, do you want to do it?' And she’d back me again.
"I’m 60 years old and I don’t know if I want to put her through it again. We’ve got a good life so, yeah, this will probably be me done as a manager - until I get a phone call from a chairman somewhere asking if I can give them a hand. Never say never, I’ve learnt that."
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Telegraph newspaper, external are reporting that Steve Bruce is likely to retire from management after the strain he has been placed under as Newcastle boss.
Steve Bruce didn't have life easy at Newcastle did he?
Here are some win percentage ratios (all comps) of the last few managers to take the hot seat at St James' Park.
Isn't Chris Hughton at a loose end? Can't see Newcastle's new owners giving the former Brighton and Nottingham Forest boss a call mind.
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Newcastle are yet to win a league game this season, so let's take a look at their next six fixtures:
As you would expect in the Premier League, there are no easy games in those upcoming fixtures.
Their next home game is against European champions Chelsea...
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Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter
After so much speculation regarding Steve Bruce's future at St James' Park, especially in light of the recent takeover, Newcastle United have this morning confirmed that he has left his position as manager by mutual consent.
He took charge of his 1000th competitive match as a manager at the weekend where Newcastle were beaten by Tottenham at St James' Park, in fact he is the 34th manager of the modern era to reach such a landmark.
But that defeat certainly meant there was a again further calls from the supporters for him to be removed from his post and indeed this is what has happened.
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Newcastle say the process of recruiting a new head coach is under way and an appointment will be announced in due course.
"The club will not be making further comment at this time," they said in a statement'
Here is Steve Bruce's statement following the announcement he would be leaving the club:
"I am grateful to everyone connected with Newcastle United for the opportunity to manage this unique football club.
"I would like to thank my coaching team, the players and the support staff in particular for all their hard work. There have been highs and lows, but they have given everything even in difficult moments and should be proud of their efforts.
"This is a club with incredible support, and I hope the new owners can take it forward to where we all want it to be. I wish everyone the very best of luck for the rest of this season and beyond."
Let's hear from Steve Bruce in his final interview as Newcastle lost against Tottenham on Sunday.
Steve Bruce after Newcastle's 3-2 defeat by Tottenham
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The club also confirm that Graeme Jones will take charge of the team on an interim basis.
He will be supported by Steve Agnew, Stephen Clemence, Ben Dawson and Simon Smith.
The Magpies travel to Crystal Palace for their next game on Saturday (15:00 BST).
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Manchester United fan here, very hard to argue against that at the moment. Guys scored in all but 1 game for Liverpool this season, hopefully he makes it 2 come weekend! (Doubt it).
Danny
