In what is considered the first major change to occur within the English club Newcastle United, the London club announced, on Wednesday, that its veteran coach, Steve Bruce, left his position “by mutual consent”, days after the Saudi acquisition,
The departure of Bruce, two years after he took office, seems important news, given the change in the status of the club, which has become the focus of the attention of football fans since the transfer of its ownership.
A club statement read: "Newcastle United can confirm that Steve Bruce has left his position as head coach by mutual consent (...) after more than two years in office, after leading the club to the 12th and 13th places in the Premier League."
Newcastle began its new season in the Premier League with disastrous results and failed to achieve any victory in the first eight matches, content with three draws and five defeats, which put it in the penultimate position with three points after 8 rounds.
According to ESPN, the Englishman Frank Lampard, the former Chelsea star and coach, and the Portuguese Paulo Fonseca, the Ukrainian coach of Shakhtar Donetsk and the Italian Roma, are at the top of the candidates to succeed Bruce in the rich club.
While other reports stated that the most prominent name is former Chelsea and Juventus coach Antonio Conte.
On October 7, the English Premier League gave an investment group that includes the Saudi Public Investment Fund, “PCB Capital Partners” and “RB Sports and Media” the green light to acquire Newcastle United. The Saudi stake in it will be 80%.
According to "Agence France Presse", it seems that Bruce, who has led the team since July 2019, is the first "victim" of the new acquisition, which is expected to constitute a turning point in the league, similar to the UAE-owned Manchester City since 2008, as the club will seek to recruit stars starting from the upcoming winter transfer market. Starting from next season, we will enter the battle for titles.
Bruce's assistant Graham Jones will take over the team temporarily, and a trip to Crystal Palace awaits him on Saturday, the club said.
Arab outfit
On the other hand, the Newcastle administration called on its fans not to wear the Arab dress, claiming not to cause "insults to the new owners."
Some fans wore the traditional Arab dress with Shemagh during Newcastle's 2-3 loss to Tottenham on Sunday, in the first match after buying the team from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
The club said in a statement that it was asking "for the kindness of the fans to refrain from wearing traditional Arab clothes or headscarves inspired by the Middle East (the shemagh) in matches, as they have not previously worn such a uniform."
He added, "A number of fans attended St. James's Park wearing head coverings and gowns that reflect the control of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, BCB Capital Partners and RB Sports and Media over the club."
The club said none of the new owners were offended by the clothes, admitting that it was a "positive and welcome intent" gesture.
"However, there is still the possibility that wearing this style is culturally inappropriate and risks causing offense to others."
In what is considered the first major change to occur within the English club Newcastle United, the London club announced, on Wednesday, that its veteran coach, Steve Bruce, left his position “by mutual consent”, days after the Saudi acquisition,
The departure of Bruce, two years after he took office, seems important news, given the change in the status of the club, which has become the focus of the attention of football fans since the transfer of its ownership.
A club statement read: "Newcastle United can confirm that Steve Bruce has left his position as head coach by mutual consent (...) after more than two years in office, after leading the club to the 12th and 13th places in the Premier League."
Newcastle began its new season in the Premier League with disastrous results and failed to achieve any victory in the first eight matches, content with three draws and five defeats, which put it in the penultimate position with three points after 8 rounds.
According to ESPN, the Englishman Frank Lampard, the former Chelsea star and coach, and the Portuguese Paulo Fonseca, the Ukrainian coach of Shakhtar Donetsk and the Italian Roma, are at the top of the candidates to succeed Bruce in the rich club.
While other reports stated that the most prominent name is former Chelsea and Juventus coach Antonio Conte.
On October 7, the English Premier League gave an investment group that includes the Saudi Public Investment Fund, “PCB Capital Partners” and “RB Sports and Media” the green light to acquire Newcastle United. The Saudi stake in it will be 80%.
According to "Agence France Presse", it seems that Bruce, who has led the team since July 2019, is the first "victim" of the new acquisition, which is expected to constitute a turning point in the league, similar to the UAE-owned Manchester City since 2008, as the club will seek to recruit stars starting from the upcoming winter transfer market. Starting from next season, we will enter the battle for titles.
Bruce's assistant Graham Jones will take over the team temporarily, and a trip to Crystal Palace awaits him on Saturday, the club said.
Arab outfit
On the other hand, the Newcastle administration called on its fans not to wear the Arab dress, claiming not to cause "insults to the new owners."
Some fans wore the traditional Arab dress with Shemagh during Newcastle's 2-3 loss to Tottenham on Sunday, in the first match after buying the team from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
The club said in a statement that it was asking "for the kindness of the fans to refrain from wearing traditional Arab clothes or headscarves inspired by the Middle East (the shemagh) in matches, as they have not previously worn such a uniform."
He added, "A number of fans attended St. James's Park wearing head coverings and gowns that reflect the control of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, BCB Capital Partners and RB Sports and Media over the club."
The club said none of the new owners were offended by the clothes, admitting that it was a "positive and welcome intent" gesture.
"However, there is still the possibility that wearing this style is culturally inappropriate and risks causing offense to others."
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