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Steve Bruce named Newcastle manager

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Newcastle United have officially appointed Steve Bruce as their new manager, the club announced Wednesday.

Bruce, who succeeds Rafa Benitez, signed a three-year contract with the Magpies.

His hiring comes just days after he resigned as manager of Sheffield Wednesday as he negotiated terms with Newcastle officials.

"I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United," he said. "This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family.

"There is a huge challenge ahead of us, but it's one that my staff and I are ready for. We'll roll our sleeves up and we'll be giving it everything from the off to ensure supporters have a successful team that they can be proud of."

Shortly after Newcastle announced Bruce's arrival, Sheffield Wednesday released a statement saying they are considering legal action against their former manager, his coaching staff, and Newcastle.

The club is disappointed to learn via public statement issued by Newcastle United that it has appointed former Sheffield Wednesday staff Steve Bruce, Steve Agnew, and Stephen Clemence.

Regardless of the fact that the staff resigned from their positions with the club on Monday, there remains outstanding legal issues to be resolved between the club and the staff and Newcastle United. The club is currently considering its position and taking the appropriate legal advice.

No further comment will be made by the club concerning this matter.

The 58-year-old takes charge of his 10th club since beginning his managerial career at Sheffield United in 1998.

He fills the void left by Benitez, whose departure after more than three years at Newcastle led to an outcry from supporters who were disappointed that team owner Mike Ashley didn't reach an agreement with the former manager.

Benitez has since gone on to work in China, where he has taken charge of Dalian Yifang.

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