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Bruce says Newcastle job may be last managerial role after exit

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October 17, 2021 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce with assistant manager Graeme Jones Action Images via Reuters

Steve Bruce said his stint at Newcastle United could be his last managerial role after the 60-year-old left the club on Wednesday following a poor start to their Premier League campaign and the takeover of the side by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium.

Bruce, who has been the target of fans' ire since replacing the popular Rafa Benitez in 2019, left by mutual consent with the team in 19th place and winless after eight games.

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