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title: "Newcastle United: Steve Bruce rages at Karl Darlow claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-steve-bruce-rages-at-karl-darlow-claim/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-03-05T11:09:37Z"
modified: "2021-03-05T11:18:21Z"
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# Newcastle United: Steve Bruce rages at Karl Darlow claim

**Steve Bruce has been left to rage at a behind the scenes [claim](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-united-players-disgusted-at-steve-bruces-darlow-leak/) from players at Newcastle United that he leaked a story about Karl Darlow being dropped against Wolves.**

The goalkeeper had allegedly (via [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9322353/Newcastle-Matt-Ritchie-calls-Steve-Bruce-COWARD-training-ground-bust-up.html)) not been informed of the decision by the former Aston Villa and Sunderland boss and thus had found out through the media.

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This was a few days before the they played Nuno Espirito Santo’s men at St. James’ Park, in a game where Darlow was dropped for Martin Dubravka as the North East club could only manage to draw 1-1 after Ruben Neves had cancelled out an opening goal from Jamaal Lascelles.

Nonetheless, Bruce has since hit back at this claim in his recent pre-game press conference ahead of their next match in the Premier League away at Sam Allardyce’s West Brom on Sunday lunchtime.

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When asked about whether he leaked the Darlow story to the press, the 60-year-old manager [said (via Sky Sports)](https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith/status/1367785818287390721): “I find that story disgusting. It’s simply untrue and unfair on Karl. If I did that I’d resign tomorrow.”

### Bruce under pressure at Newcastle

With all of the reporting behind the scenes of conflicts between Bruce and his players, the manager is clearly feeling the pressure of a potential relegation for the Tyneside club.

The Magpies are currently a mere three points outside of the drop zone on 26 points after 26 games ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/premier-league-table)), with their safety in the top flight under serious threat.

[***In other news, find out what inside information on a potential new takeover has been shared by Lee Ryder here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-united-lee-ryder-shares-inside-information-on-new-potential-takeover/)