Bruce faces battle to win over disillusioned fans and rebuild depleted squad
Steve Bruce has walked into the eye of a storm after accepting Mike Ashley’s offer to become Newcastle’s new head coach.
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The key issues facing Steve Bruce at St James’ Park
Steve Bruce walked into a maelstrom on and off the pitch when he accepted Newcastle’s overtures to become their new head coach.
Newcastle appoint Steve Bruce as head coach
Newcastle have appointed Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitez’s replacement as their search for a new manager finally came to a close.
Sports Direct’s stake in Game Digital tops 84%
Sports Direct’s £52 million takeover of retailer Game Digital moved a step closer to completion on Monday as Mike Ashley’s empire revealed it now controls nearly 84% of the entire business.
Newcastle hope to secure Steve Bruce appointment
Newcastle are hoping to appointing Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce as their new manager with the start of the new Premier League season just a month away.
Newcastle set to make formal approach for Wednesday boss Bruce
Newcastle are ready to make an approach to Sheffield Wednesday as they attempt to appoint Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitez’s replacement.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Bruce brushes off Newcastle links
Steve Bruce has played down speculation linking him with the vacant manager’s job at Newcastle.
Bruce odds have tumbled as Newcastle look for Benitez replacement
Newcastle are considering Steve Bruce as a possible replacement for Rafael Benitez as they prepare to head off to China for the Premier League Asia Trophy.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester United are interested in Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to continue his summer rebuilding, RMC Sport have reported according to the Daily Mail.
Debenhams calls for Mike Ashley to halt CVA challenge as M&G drops action
Debenhams has called for Mike Ashley to drop a challenge to its store closures and rent reductions, after property firm M&G withdrew from a similar action.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Newcastle have reportedly looked north in their search for Rafael Benitez’s successor, with the Daily Mirror reporting Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has been approached by Magpies owner Mike Ashley. United have been looking for leadership since Benitez’s contract expired and the Spaniard signed with Chinese club Dalian Yifang. But former Liverpool captain Gerrard has apparently rebuffed Ashley’s offer, after only managing the Glaswegian side for 12 months.
Mike Ashley loses second key ally in a week
Mike Ashley has lost a second senior executive from his Sports Direct retail empire in a matter of days, PA understands.
Mike Ashley’s retail chief quits Sports Direct
One of Mike Ashley’s chief lieutenants has quit Sports Direct after 28 years working for the retail tycoon.
Newcastle target appointment ahead of pre-season friendlies
Newcastle hope to have Rafael Benitez’s replacement in post before they head for China later this month.
Rafael Benitez: Newcastle did not share my vision for the club’s future
Rafael Benitez wanted to sign a new contract at Newcastle but did not as he felt the club did not share his vision.
Goals Soccer Centres AGM kicks off as Mike Ashley’s coup fails
Heated words were exchanged at the AGM of Goals Soccer Centres, as Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct continued to put pressure on the company but failed to push directors off the board.
The key questions answered as Newcastle prepare for life after Rafael Benitez
Newcastle are once again in turmoil after revealing manager Rafael Benitez will leave the club when his contract expires on Sunday.
Wenger ‘not ready’ for managerial return amid Newcastle links
Arsene Wenger has admitted he is not yet ready to return to football after being linked with the soon-to-be-vacant manager’s job at Newcastle.
Gerrard backs Aribo to improve after completing Rangers switch
Steven Gerrard said Joe Aribo can become a better player at Ibrox after the Rangers boss finally secured the signing of the Charlton playmaker.
McCoist tells Newcastle: ‘hands off Gerrard’
Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist insists Steven Gerrard is working for a “bigger” club than Newcastle following reports the Premier League club want him as their new manager.
Newcastle’s search for Benitez replacement hinges on takeover talks
Newcastle’s search for a replacement for manager Rafael Benitez will be dictated by the state of play in Mike Ashley’s efforts to sell the club.
Sports Direct denies ‘bullying’ in bust-up with Goals Soccer Centres shareholder
Sports Direct has denied accusations of “bullying” in its dealings with Goals Soccer Centres, as it gears up for a showdown with the company’s board this week.
Newcastle draw up shortlist as manager search begins
Newcastle have begun drawing up a shortlist as they look for a replacement for manager Rafael Benitez after finally having to turn to plan B.
Newcastle fans turn on Mike Ashley following departure of Rafael Benitez
Newcastle have begun their search for a new manager amid a furious backlash from fans after announcing Rafael Benitez will leave the club at the end of the month.
Shearer brands Benitez’s Newcastle departure a ‘shambles’ as players and fans react
Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has labelled Rafael Benitez’s departure from the club a “shambles”.
Online retailer MySale puts itself up for sale
Struggling online fashion retailer MySale – previously backed by Mike Ashley and Sir Philip Green – has put itself up for sale, the company said.
Mike Ashley threatens boardroom coup in Goals Soccer Centres spat
Mike Ashley has threatened directors of Goals Soccer Centres with a boardroom coup after they rebuffed his efforts to hire an investigator of his choice.
Goals rebuffs Mike Ashley over investigation of accounting blunder
Goals Soccer Centres has rebuffed efforts from Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley to hire an investigator of his choice to tackle its recent accounting crisis.
Benitez contract limbo continues to trouble Newcastle
Newcastle remain in a state of limbo with manager Rafael Benitez’s contract running down fast and little sign of an imminent breakthrough in takeover talks.
Sports Direct launches challenge to Debenhams store closure plans
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has launched a last-minute legal challenge to restructuring plans at Debenhams which are set to see 50 stores close.