Newcastle have appointed Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitez's replacement as their search for a new manager finally came to a close.
The Magpies have confirmed the 58-year-old Geordie has left his job at Sheffield Wednesday to become the 10th permanent boss of controversial owner Mike Ashley's 12-year-plus reign on a three-year deal.
A club statement said: "Newcastle can now announce that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club's new head coach.
You can see this working out just great .