Bruce slams Magpies reports

19 February 2009 10:49
Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has labelled reports linking him with Newcastle United as 'disrespectful'.[LNB] Recent media speculation has suggested Bruce could be lined up as the Magpies' next boss, with current head coach Joe Kinnear recovering from a heart bypass operation.[LNB]But Corbridge-born Bruce has quelled talk of a return to the North East and questioned the poor taste of the rumours considering Kinnear's recent health scare.[LNB]The Wigan chief said in the Manchester Evening News: "So, I'm going to Newcastle, am I?[LNB]"It is news to me and I think it's a little bit disrespectful when their manager (Joe Kinnear) is going through what he's going through right now.[LNB]"I've heard nothing at all and I am happy here at Wigan."[LNB]

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