Steve Bruce rules himself out of Newcastle United manager’s job

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Steve Bruce has re-affirmed his loyalty to Hull City by ruling himself out of contention to replace Alan Pardew at Newcastle United.

In reality it is unlikely that Bruce would have loomed large on Mike Ashley’s shortlist as he is very much a traditional manager rather than the continental style head coach Newcastle’s owner is seeking.

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