How the takeover saga is reportedly saving Newcastle boss Steve Bruce

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While the takeover saga rumbles on, Steve Bruce trudges on as Newcastle United manager.

Throughout Bruce’s tenure there has been talk of a change of ownership. First it was the Bin Zayed Group, then Amanda Staveley returned to the scene in January 2020.

A deal was agreed in April 2020 – but that was as far as it got. The Premier League refused to make a decision on their Owners’ and Directors’ test, leaving Newcastle United in a state of limbo where they still reside today.

Away from the takeover noise and on the pitch, performances and results have been disappointing.

After a rotten winter period last season that saw Newcastle win just two games in 21, it seemed inevitable that Bruce would be sacked. However, he soldiered on and guided the Magpies to 12th.

Newcastle are struggling once again this season, and Bruce has nowhere to hide with fans returning to St James’ Park. They’ve failed to win a single game this season, although they are unbeaten in the cup…

There have been chants against the manager, but it looks like Bruce is going nowhere.

How can the Newcastle takeover saga impact Steve Bruce?

According to the Chronicle, Bruce’s position isn’t under threat. Mike Ashley still wants to give him the chance to turn things around.

They state that Ashley may only change his mind if Newcastle are cut adrift at the bottom of the table.

Interestingly, the Chronicle also reference the takeover in Ashley’s reasoning for standing by Bruce.

They claim that the uncertainty over the club’s ownership is actually helping the 60-year-old. Ashley reportedly wants to leave the decision of a new manager to the new owners, should a deal be completed.

This sounds like another excuse from Ashley. His desire to sell the club is actually hindering us at the moment, with his ‘downed tools’ attitude bringing the Magpies to a standstill.