Sheffield Wednesday have issued a furious response to Newcastle United after they appointed Steve Bruce without consulting the Owls.
Bruce was announced as new head coach just before United’s game against Wolves but Sheff Wed insist that there are still legal issues surrounding Bruce’s appointment and have confirmed they are “taking appropriate legal advice”.
The statement read: “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 Steve 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.”
