“He’s clueless” – A lot of Newcastle United fans are refusing to give Steve Bruce any praise for the Toon’s 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Newcastle moved out of the relegation zone with a resolute and professional performance over an insipid Manchester United side – which lacked any creativity.
Bruce has deservedly received heavy criticism for recent displays by his side, but on Sunday, he made a bold move that paid off.
Starting Matty Longstaff for his Premier League debut proved to be an inspired move as the young Geordie midfielder scored the winner.
Bruce also played Saint-Maximin, who was a threat all afternoon.
Bruce was not many people’s first choice to be the manager of Newcastle, but we have to judge him on results, and though the last two weeks were terrible, this was a massive win, and Bruce deserves credit for the win.
See the best of the reaction below.
Steve Bruce has been slated, and rightly so, for large parts of his reign at the club.
But I think it has to be said, credit to him for bringing in Matty Longstaff, as well as the other changes he made.
He got it right today. He just needs to do it more often. #NUFC
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) October 6, 2019
All this praise is nonsense. We #NUFC were dreadful, Man Utd were worse and the game as a whole was a shocker. Fantastic goal by Matty and I’m ecstatic with a win, but let’s not confuse ourselves, we were awful.
— Iamcharliefoxtrot (@Iamcharliefoxt2) October 7, 2019
He didnt have a choice ….hes clueless #NUFC
— sarah elliott (@sarahnufc) October 7, 2019
He was forced due to suspensions and injuries….he got lucky.
— spanishjohn (@spanishjohn5) October 7, 2019
Did he have much choice with current injuries & suspensions? The win was against a very poor Man Utd side I wouldn’t get carried away by praising Bruce. Made up for Longstaff on his debut but Ashley won’t hesitate to sell either of the brothers of the price is right.
— Steve (@stevie7fc) October 7, 2019
Many Newcastle are refusing to credit Bruce.
Wey man, some of the comments on here, can we just not enjoy beating Man U man !!!
— Ants the Mag (@dinobaby02) October 6, 2019
Agreed. He, and the team, had a very good day.
— ohio toon (@OhioToon) October 6, 2019
Credit where credit is due! He got us a win in a big game. Needs to do better regularly. #NUFC
— Leigh Carter (@leighsamagpie) October 7, 2019
Other Toon supporters were happy to praise Bruce for the win.