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Some Newcastle fans react as Sheffield Wednesday report club to FA

Steve Bruce the head coach (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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The Steve Bruce fallout between Newcastle and Sheffield Wednesday continues.

Steve Bruce the head coach

Newcastle United luring Steve Bruce from Sheffield Wednesday left the Owls furious.

Sheffield Wednesday have reported Newcastle to the FA, the club confirmed via a statement on their official website.

Wednesday’s complaint is centred around Newcastle’s conduct in pursuit of their manager and his backroom team.

Bruce forced the issue by resigning from his post, and was later appointed by Newcastle.

The veteran manager took over as Sheffield Wednesday boss in February, months after he was sacked by Aston Villa.

Newcastle United Head Coach Steve Bruce arrives during the Premier League Asia Trophy match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at Hongkou Football Stadium on July 20, 2019 in...

Bruce claims to have been a boyhood Newcastle fan and was desperate to land his dream job.

His appointment was received with disappointment by Newcastle supporters, having just seen Champions League winning boss Rafa Benitez resign.

Here is a look at how Toon fans reacted to Wednesday’s complaint…