Steve Bruce quits Sheffield Wednesday to take over as Newcastle United manager

Steve Bruce has left Sheffield Wednesday to take charge of Newcastle United on a three-year contract.
Steve Bruce (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)Steve Bruce (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Steve Bruce (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Bruce moves to St James’ Park with former Wednesday assistants Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence.

The 58-year-old will now travel to China to meet up the Newcastle United players on their pre-season tour following today’s Premier League Asia Trophy clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Bruce leaves Sheffield Wednesday after just 18 games in charge; the joint lowest of any permanent Wednesday manager.

He said: "I’m delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United. This is my boyhood club and it was my dad’s club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family.

“There is a huge challenge ahead of us, but it’s one that my staff and I are ready for. We’ll roll our sleeves up and we’ll be giving it everything from the off to ensure supporters have a successful team that they can be proud of.”

The announcement follows a week’s worth of intense speculation with Bruce resigning from his Sheffield Wednesday role on Monday morning.

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Bruce quickly became the bookmakers’ favourite for the Newcastle United job after Rafael Benitez left the club last month.

Lee Bullen took charge of last night’s impressive 4-0 friendly win over Northampton Town.