Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to react to an article by Craig Hope claiming there has been a bust-up between at the Newcastle training ground.
It was claimed in Hope’s article for the Daily Mail midfielder Matt Ritchie and manager Steve Bruce had a clash of words in Tuesday’s training session which saw Ritchie call Bruce a “coward”.
The Magpies are sitting just above the relegation zone with a rejuvenated-looking Fulham just three points behind them in 18th place.
It is believed the pair clashed as a result of their draw to Wolves on the weekend with Bruce reportedly blaming Ritchie for the away side’s equaliser.
A lot of Newcastle fans have expressed their opinion on Bruce’s position as manager in the past, however, this reported event has ignited further contempt for the 60-year-old boss.
“Damning. As hopeless a manager, I’ve seen at SJP in 40-odd years as a supporter. The whole thing is rotten to the core. If he stays, the Championship beckons.”
“This is much worse than a bust-up with the Longstaffs or ASM. Ritchie is a leader in the dressing room, a senior pro respected by other players. How can Bruce come back from this?”