#Steve Bruce

The Premier League is at its halfway mark and plenty of teams are struggling for points. Relegation to the Championship can cost a club a minimum of £92 million. Of course, more money will be lost outside of the Premier League despite parachute payments being given to relegated teams for the first few years. Six Premier League manager changes have…

Our writers discuss this weekend's FA Cup third-round prospects, as Chelsea clash with Man City for the second time this week, while Emile Smith Rowe provides a welcome boost to Arsenal's attacking options. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kai Havertz adorned the matchday programme for Chelsea's Premier League clash with…

A year ago, the mood was gloomy around St James' Park. Despite a marked improvement in performances since Eddie Howe took over from Steve Bruce in November 2021, the threat of relegation was real as the Magpies headed into 2022 joint bottom of the Premier League. With just one win from their first 18 games and only 10 points, Howe's side had…

Bristol City host West Brom at the Ashton Gate Stadium in the EFL Championship on Boxing Day as both sides look to recover from their latest setbacks. The Robins saw their three-game unbeaten run in the league end following a 2-1 loss to Stoke City, who fought back from a goal down. Nahki Wells put the home side in front but Liam Delap equalized in…

England were knocked out in the quarter-final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup to France Speaking about his future Southgate said: "These tournaments take a lot out of you, and I need time to reflect. We've done that after every tournament and that's the right thing to do." This year England scored a record breaking 13 goals, surpassing the record which…

Wolves will be bottom of the Premier League on Christmas Day and have a huge task to drag themselves out of trouble. After 15 games, Wolves have amassed 10 points and scored just eight goals, leaving them four points from safety. Of course, the World Cup break has a huge impact this year as teams would normally play somewhere between 17 and 19…

The Sky Bet Championship is rightly regarded as one of the most exciting leagues anywhere and another season of unrelenting drama gets underway tonight. Burnley, who return to second-tier football following six seasons as a Premier League club, get the action underway with a visit to beaten play-off finalists Huddersfield Town. The match marks the…

Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion Millwall to win and Tom Bradshaw to score anytime - 6/1 Bet £10 and get £70 in return Our recommended bet for Saturday's clash at The Den comes in the form of a Millwall victory, featuring a goal from Tom Bradshaw. A £10 wager for such an outcome will secure you a return of £70 with Betway. An in-form Millwall…

Newcastle United host Chelsea on Saturday evening in a meeting between two of the Premier League's wealthiest clubs. Since the controversial takeover of Newcastle last year, no Premier League team has a larger net spend than the Magpies. Chelsea came under new ownership just last May and splashed in excess of £250m on transfers last summer, a…

MANCHESTER UNITED beat Aston Villa 4-2 in the Carabao Cup third round and will play Burnley in the last-16. Meanwhile, United star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly expected to leave Old Trafford this January. And Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg claims that a return to Sporting Lisbon could be an option for the Portuguese…

After 14 rounds of fixtures last season, Newcastle United were still waiting for their first win. A 1-1 draw at home to Norwich City, the team that would ultimately finish bottom of the Premier League table, left the Magpies in 20th place. Steve Bruce was out and Eddie Howe was in, but there was no immediate upturn in results. Fast forward 12…

Newcastle United are now nine games unbeaten in the Premier League and strengthening their grip on a Champions League place. With just 14 matches played Howe was keeping his team's feet on the ground after the victory and insisted Newcastle can play much better than their 4-1 win on the South Coast. But the result leaves the Magpies on 27 points…

Remember when Jordan Pickford was throwing shots into his own net for Everton? When Miguel Almiron and Joelinton were tying themselves in knots at Newcastle United? When Roberto Firmino's Liverpool career appeared to be on it's last legs. Well, that all seems like a long time ago now. For far too long, England's Jordan Pickford and Everton's Jordan…

CHELSEA successfully progressed into the last-16 of the Champions League with a win over Austrian giants RB Salzburg. Kai Havertz' sensational goal was the difference maker and it ultimately ended Salzburg's 40-game unbeaten run at home. And it seems as if Graham Potter wants to strengthen his side with Chelsea reportedly plotting a move for…

Newcastle United will be looking to keep up their winning streak against the Red Devils following on from big wins against Fulham and Brentford. The Magpies have a bad record against Man United at Old Trafford with just one win since 1972 at the venue. Last season's fixture resulted in a 4-1 defeat for Steve Bruce and co. United will head to…

The 61-year-old former Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday boss, has left the Baggies after a little more than eight months at the helm with staff Steve Agnew, Stephen Clemence and son Alex Bruce also heading for the Hawthorns exit. "Backroom staff Steve Agnew, Stephen Clemence and Alex Bruce have also left The…

BRIGHTON midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to retire due to a health condition. The 24-year-old is Brighton's record signing but was taken ill during the most recent international break. The Zambia international had tests carried out, which have now identified a condition which has forced him to retire from football. Meanwhile, Tottenham…

CRISTIANO RONALDO could find his exit plan from Manchester United after lined up by David Beckham's Inter Miami in a sensational January transfer window swoop. The MLS side are planning a return bid to try and sign the Manchester United superstar, after failing last summer. However, former teammate of Beckham and Ronaldo's, Wayne Rooney is…

West Brom host Luton Town at The Hawthorns in the EFL Championship on Saturday, looking to end their seven-game winless run. The Baggies haven't won a league game since their 5-2 drubbing of Hull City in August, which is also their only victory in the competition so far this season. Steve Bruce's side are down in 22nd place with 10 points from 12…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is being lined up by David Beckham's Inter Miami in a sensational January transfer window swoop. The MLS side are planning a return bid to try and sign the Manchester United superstar, after failing last summer. Meanwhile, the Red Devils could lose left-back Luke Shaw, with Newcastle interested. They are said to be monitoring the…

MANCHESTER UNITED star Cristiano Ronaldo is believed to be'at loggerheads' with'stubborn' Erik Ten Hag. Ronaldo, 37, played the entire 90 minutes as United beat Omonia FC 3-2 in Cyprus. But reports suggest that the Portugal star thinks that Ten Hag is too stubborn and over-reliant on the tactics that brought him success at Ajax. Meanwhile, the Red…

Who is David Prutton tipping for victory in the Sky Bet Championship this weekend? Find out here... Despite picking up a decent draw at Sunderland in midweek, Blackpool have drifted back towards the bottom three after a poor recent run. They just don't look like they have enough goals in their side at the minute. The brilliance of Watford's display…

NEWCASTLE: It was said to be the takeover to end all takeovers. No deal had even come close, not even the mega-rich buyouts of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain by Dubai and Qatar-based investors. It was a deal that promised so much for a fanbase so willing, and a club so ripe for the picking - but has it delivered? Here we take a look at…

West Bromwich Albion will welcome Swansea City to the Hawthorns on matchday 12 of the EFL Championship on Saturday (October 1). The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw away to Norwich City before the international break. Dara O'Shea put the Baggies ahead in the ninth minute before Samuel Byram equalized for the hosts in the 68th. Swansea, meanwhile,…

The perils of being a Premier League manager means expiry dates on contracts are more for working out pay-offs than stipulating an end to their tenure. Win a few games and you'll be able to renegotiate an extension anyway, lose a few and you're out on your ear and waiting on the next poor sap to get the heave-ho. Nevertheless, with Jurgen Klopp and…

West Bromwich Albion will host Birmingham City at the Hawthorns on Wednesday night in another round of EFL Championship football. The Baggies have struggled for results this season under veteran manager Steve Bruce. They played out a 1-1 draw against Burnley in their last league outing, with Brandon Thomas-Asante coming off the bench to score a…

There's another quick turnaround between Championship fixtures this week, with the midweek action ending on Wednesday and West Brom vs Burnley kicking off the weekend's proceedings under the lights on Friday night over at The Hawthorns. It's been somewhat of a contrasting start for these two teams. New appointment Vincent Kompany has Burnley…