Manager Steve Bruce has left his position at Newcastle by mutual consent. Bruce's assistant Graeme Jones will lead the team on an interim basis. EPA
Manager Steve Bruce has left his position at Newcastle by mutual consent. Bruce's assistant Graeme Jones will lead the team on an interim basis. EPA
Manager Steve Bruce has left his position at Newcastle by mutual consent. Bruce's assistant Graeme Jones will lead the team on an interim basis. EPA
Manager Steve Bruce has left his position at Newcastle by mutual consent. Bruce's assistant Graeme Jones will lead the team on an interim basis. EPA

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Painful chapter in Steve Bruce's career of remarkable longevity and endurance concludes

Graeme Jones does not look like a long-term option but the priority for Newcastle now is to strengthen porous defence

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly

October 20, 2021

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For once, mutual consent may mean just that. Newcastle United’s new owners knew from the start that they wanted an upgrade on Steve Bruce. It was an inauspicious start when they left him in charge and in limbo for their first game, Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Tottenham. His departure was inevitable and necessary; disliked by the fans, presiding over an increasingly shambolic side, he had looked bruised, battered and beleaguered.

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For Bruce, leaving Newcastle feels a welcome relief. The dream job became a nightmare. Rejection by his fellow Geordies hurt; he was hounded out, in his own words, dismissed as a “stupid, tactically inept cabbage head.” He can pocket a huge pay-off and somewhere the businessman in Mike Ashley is presumably reflecting with glee that it has cost Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund far more to sack Bruce than it did him to employ him.

That golden goodbye could cushion a passage into retirement. “I think this might be my last job,” Bruce told The Telegraph.

The strain on his family may have proved too much for one of the game’s great constants. If it is farewell, it is the conclusion to a career of remarkable longevity and endurance. He brought up 1,000 games in management on Sunday; he has been directly involved in each of the last 43 seasons.

The unsatisfactory ending and the vitriol should not obscure the reality that he is a fundamentally decent and likeable man; he is not destined to go down among the managerial greats but over 10 clubs and 11 jobs, he has accomplished much. Indelibly associated with Ashley on Tyneside, damned by comparison with his popular predecessor Rafa Benitez, he was afforded little credit for finishing 13th and 12th at St James’ Park but he ensured Newcastle remained attractive to prospective buyers.

HIGHS AND LOWS OF STEVE BRUCE ERA - Aug 25, 2019. Spurs 0 Newcastle 1 (Joelinton 27'): Bruce's first victory as manager against the Champions League runners-up with the Magpies new £40m record signing securing the points. Bruce said: "Hopefully, that will shut a few people up a little bit." Getty
HIGHS AND LOWS OF STEVE BRUCE ERA - Aug 25, 2019. Spurs 0 Newcastle 1 (Joelinton 27'): Bruce's first victory as manager against the Champions League runners-up with the Magpies new £40m record signing securing the points. Bruce said: "Hopefully, that will shut a few people up a little bit." Getty
Sept 29, 2019. Leicester 5 (Pereira (16', Vardy 54', 64', Dummett og 57', Ndidi 90') Newcastle 0: The joint heaviest defeat of Bruce's reign as Newcastle are blown away by three goals in 10 second-half minutes. Isaac Hayden was sent off just before half time as Newcastle failed to register a single shot on target. Bruce said: "I've got no complaints." AFP
Sept 29, 2019. Leicester 5 (Pereira (16', Vardy 54', 64', Dummett og 57', Ndidi 90') Newcastle 0: The joint heaviest defeat of Bruce's reign as Newcastle are blown away by three goals in 10 second-half minutes. Isaac Hayden was sent off just before half time as Newcastle failed to register a single shot on target. Bruce said: "I've got no complaints." AFP
Oct 6, 2019. Newcastle 1 (M Longstaff 72') Manchester United 0: Teenage local boy Matty Longstaff enjoyed a debut to remember when he drove home the winner against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Bruce said: "All you can do is answer your critics by getting a result ... I hope this is the turning point." Getty
Oct 6, 2019. Newcastle 1 (M Longstaff 72') Manchester United 0: Teenage local boy Matty Longstaff enjoyed a debut to remember when he drove home the winner against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Bruce said: "All you can do is answer your critics by getting a result ... I hope this is the turning point." Getty
Jan 1, 2020. Newcastle 0 Leicester 3 (Perez 36', Maddison 39', Choudhury 87'): Ayoze Perez came back to haunt his old club. Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka kept the scoreline down while Newcastle played most of the second half with 10 men due to injuries. Bruce said: "You get injuries by forcing players to play tired. That's not an excuse, it's a fact." Getty
Jan 1, 2020. Newcastle 0 Leicester 3 (Perez 36', Maddison 39', Choudhury 87'): Ayoze Perez came back to haunt his old club. Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka kept the scoreline down while Newcastle played most of the second half with 10 men due to injuries. Bruce said: "You get injuries by forcing players to play tired. That's not an excuse, it's a fact." Getty
Jan 18, 2020. Newcastle 1 (Hayden 90+4') Chelsea 0: Frank Lampard's side enjoyed 70 per cent possession and had 19 shots on goal - but it was Newcastle that stole the points courtesy of Isaac Hayden's injury-time winner. Bruce said: "We didn't seem to carry a threat. But one great ball or delivery - you may call it smash and grab, but it is good to see." AFP
Jan 18, 2020. Newcastle 1 (Hayden 90+4') Chelsea 0: Frank Lampard's side enjoyed 70 per cent possession and had 19 shots on goal - but it was Newcastle that stole the points courtesy of Isaac Hayden's injury-time winner. Bruce said: "We didn't seem to carry a threat. But one great ball or delivery - you may call it smash and grab, but it is good to see." AFP
July 1, 2020. Bournemouth 1 (Gosling 90+4') Newcastle 4 (Gayle (5', S Longstaff 30', Almiron 57', Lazaro 77'): One of the best performances of the Bruce era, even if if did come against the relegation-bound Cherries. Allan Saint-Maximin was a constant menace for Newcastle. Bruce said: "Some of the football we played and the goals we scored were a delight to watch." AFP
July 1, 2020. Bournemouth 1 (Gosling 90+4') Newcastle 4 (Gayle (5', S Longstaff 30', Almiron 57', Lazaro 77'): One of the best performances of the Bruce era, even if if did come against the relegation-bound Cherries. Allan Saint-Maximin was a constant menace for Newcastle. Bruce said: "Some of the football we played and the goals we scored were a delight to watch." AFP
Sept 12, 2020. West Ham 0 Newcastle 2 (Wilson 56', Hendrick 87'): Summer signings Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick both scored as Newcastle made a winning start to the new campaign that seemed to suggest a promising season lay ahead. Bruce said: "We have made progress ... and cannot get carried away but it has been a positive week for everybody." AFP
Sept 12, 2020. West Ham 0 Newcastle 2 (Wilson 56', Hendrick 87'): Summer signings Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick both scored as Newcastle made a winning start to the new campaign that seemed to suggest a promising season lay ahead. Bruce said: "We have made progress ... and cannot get carried away but it has been a positive week for everybody." AFP
Sept 20, 2020. Newcastle 0 Brighton 3 (Maupay pen 4', 7', Connolly 83'): Back down to earth with a crash for Newcastle after the the previous week's win at West Ham. Brighton were two-up after seven minutes and outplayed the home side. Bruce said: "Since I've been here it's like this. We do OK for a while, then we throw a hand grenade in." AFP
Sept 20, 2020. Newcastle 0 Brighton 3 (Maupay pen 4', 7', Connolly 83'): Back down to earth with a crash for Newcastle after the the previous week's win at West Ham. Brighton were two-up after seven minutes and outplayed the home side. Bruce said: "Since I've been here it's like this. We do OK for a while, then we throw a hand grenade in." AFP
Dec 16, 2020. Leeds 5 (Bamford 35', Rodrigo 61', Dallas 77', Alioski 85', Harrison 88') Newcastle 2 (Hendrick 26', Clark 65'): A second-half collapse saw the Magpies fall to a heavy defeat - and begin a run that would not see them win a game until January 30. Bruce said "We've gifted them the two or three goals ... they're something which you see on a park on a Sunday." AFP
Dec 16, 2020. Leeds 5 (Bamford 35', Rodrigo 61', Dallas 77', Alioski 85', Harrison 88') Newcastle 2 (Hendrick 26', Clark 65'): A second-half collapse saw the Magpies fall to a heavy defeat - and begin a run that would not see them win a game until January 30. Bruce said "We've gifted them the two or three goals ... they're something which you see on a park on a Sunday." AFP
Dec 22, 2020. Brentford 1 (Dasilva 66') Newcastle 0: A dreadful performance devoid of energy, drive and inspiration saw Newcastle exit the League cup at the quarter-final stage against second-tier opposition. Bruce said: "We've had a great opportunity to get into a first semi-final in many years. I'm bitterly disappointed and very, very frustrated." Getty
Dec 22, 2020. Brentford 1 (Dasilva 66') Newcastle 0: A dreadful performance devoid of energy, drive and inspiration saw Newcastle exit the League cup at the quarter-final stage against second-tier opposition. Bruce said: "We've had a great opportunity to get into a first semi-final in many years. I'm bitterly disappointed and very, very frustrated." Getty
Jan 12, 2021: Sheffield United 1 (Sharp pen 73') Newcastle 0: Taking on the bottom club who had yet to win in 17 league games, Bruce selected a five-man defence and only two attacking players in Ryan Fraser, who was sent off before half-time, and Callum Wilson. Bruce said: "The gloves are off now. I’m going to do things the way I see fit. We’ll do it my way." AFP
Jan 12, 2021: Sheffield United 1 (Sharp pen 73') Newcastle 0: Taking on the bottom club who had yet to win in 17 league games, Bruce selected a five-man defence and only two attacking players in Ryan Fraser, who was sent off before half-time, and Callum Wilson. Bruce said: "The gloves are off now. I’m going to do things the way I see fit. We’ll do it my way." AFP
Jan 30, 2021: Everton 0 Newcastle 2 (Wilson 73', 90'+3'): Newcastle's first win in 12 ended a five-match losing streak. A change in formation implemented by new coach Graeme Jones seemed to give the Magpies a desperately needed lift. Bruce said: "There's no disputing it - it's been very difficult. We're trying to be more on the front foot." Reuters
Jan 30, 2021: Everton 0 Newcastle 2 (Wilson 73', 90'+3'): Newcastle's first win in 12 ended a five-match losing streak. A change in formation implemented by new coach Graeme Jones seemed to give the Magpies a desperately needed lift. Bruce said: "There's no disputing it - it's been very difficult. We're trying to be more on the front foot." Reuters
Mar 20, 2021: Brighton 3 (Trossard 45'+3', Welbeck 51', Maupay 68') Newcastle 0: A woeful defeat against relegation rivals that many thought would result in Bruce being sacked. Newcastle had one shot on target all game and the scoreline flattered them. Bruce said: "I'll take full responsibility. We were nowhere near the levels we need to be." AFP
Mar 20, 2021: Brighton 3 (Trossard 45'+3', Welbeck 51', Maupay 68') Newcastle 0: A woeful defeat against relegation rivals that many thought would result in Bruce being sacked. Newcastle had one shot on target all game and the scoreline flattered them. Bruce said: "I'll take full responsibility. We were nowhere near the levels we need to be." AFP
May 7, 2021: Leicester 2 (Albrighton 80', Iheanacho 87') Newcastle 4 (Willock 22', Dummett 34', Wilson 64', 73'): Bruce had avoided the sack and oversaw an upturn in form that saw Newcastle win five of their last eight games that season. This was the best of them - and the best of his entire reign. Bruce said: "We have turned it around at the right time." AFP
May 7, 2021: Leicester 2 (Albrighton 80', Iheanacho 87') Newcastle 4 (Willock 22', Dummett 34', Wilson 64', 73'): Bruce had avoided the sack and oversaw an upturn in form that saw Newcastle win five of their last eight games that season. This was the best of them - and the best of his entire reign. Bruce said: "We have turned it around at the right time." AFP
Oct 17, 2021: Newcastle 2 (Wilson 2', Dier 89' og) Tottenham 3 (Ndombele 17', Kane 22', Son 45'+3). The last stand, and despite taking the lead, a quick turnaround and another defeat for Bruce in his 1,000th match as a manager. Bruce said: "I will carry on as best I can until I hear otherwise." EPA
Oct 17, 2021: Newcastle 2 (Wilson 2', Dier 89' og) Tottenham 3 (Ndombele 17', Kane 22', Son 45'+3). The last stand, and despite taking the lead, a quick turnaround and another defeat for Bruce in his 1,000th match as a manager. Bruce said: "I will carry on as best I can until I hear otherwise." EPA

His former assistant Graeme Jones takes charge. Roberto Martinez’s long-term sidekick was widely believed to be responsible for Newcastle’s more attacking makeover in the second half of last season, after linking up with Bruce. His experiences on first Martinez and then Gareth Southgate’s backroom staffs mean Jones has helped take teams to the semi-finals of the World Cup and the final of Euro 2020.

Jones is seen as a more progressive coach than Bruce; another boyhood Newcastle supporter will not start out with the fanbase united against him. Yet the fact is that his only experience as a manager was a spell with Luton that ended with them 23rd in the Championship. He is not the long-term option, and probably not the medium-term one, either.

Jones scarcely looks a caretaker for the rest of the season, especially as the immediate priority must be to shore up a porous defence. Newcastle have conceded the most goals in the division; perhaps it bodes badly that Luton had the Championship’s worst defensive record, conceding 71 times, over Jones’ reign.

Whether his presence could tempt Martinez to Tyneside remains to be seen. The probability is that Newcastle will require at least two managerial appointments: those they can lure to a relegation-threatened team who cannot strengthen for 10 weeks might not prove the calibre of coach to help them realise their lofty ambitions.

The unemployed quartet of Paulo Fonseca, Eddie Howe, Lucien Favre and Frank Lampard have obvious appeal but differing backgrounds and attributes. Each might be able to secure the kind of bounce associated with new managers and to get Newcastle a belated first win of the season. Each would be hampered by the current squad, the underlying problems and December’s fixture list. None of which are Bruce’s problems any more. The unhappy alliance is over.

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Quick pearls of wisdom

Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”

Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.” 

Tax authority targets shisha levy evasion

The Federal Tax Authority will track shisha imports with electronic markers to protect customers and ensure levies have been paid.

Khalid Ali Al Bustani, director of the tax authority, on Sunday said the move is to "prevent tax evasion and support the authority’s tax collection efforts".

The scheme’s first phase, which came into effect on 1st January, 2019, covers all types of imported and domestically produced and distributed cigarettes. As of May 1, importing any type of cigarettes without the digital marks will be prohibited.

He said the latest phase will see imported and locally produced shisha tobacco tracked by the final quarter of this year.

"The FTA also maintains ongoing communication with concerned companies, to help them adapt their systems to meet our requirements and coordinate between all parties involved," he said.

As with cigarettes, shisha was hit with a 100 per cent tax in October 2017, though manufacturers and cafes absorbed some of the costs to prevent prices doubling.

Dates for the diary

To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:

  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
  • October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

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Price: From Dh149,900

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Starring: Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Rating: 4.5/5

Under 19 Cricket World Cup, Asia Qualifier

Fixtures
Friday, April 12, Malaysia v UAE
Saturday, April 13, UAE v Nepal
Monday, April 15, UAE v Kuwait
Tuesday, April 16, UAE v Singapore
Thursday, April 18, UAE v Oman

UAE squad
Aryan Lakra (captain), Aaron Benjamin, Akasha Mohammed, Alishan Sharafu, Anand Kumar, Ansh Tandon, Ashwanth Valthapa, Karthik Meiyappan, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Rishab Mukherjee, Niel Lobo, Osama Hassan, Vritya Aravind, Wasi Shah

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ETFs explained

Exhchange traded funds are bought and sold like shares, but operate as index-tracking funds, passively following their chosen indices, such as the S&P 500, FTSE 100 and the FTSE All World, plus a vast range of smaller exchanges and commodities, such as gold, silver, copper sugar, coffee and oil.

ETFs have zero upfront fees and annual charges as low as 0.07 per cent a year, which means you get to keep more of your returns, as actively managed funds can charge as much as 1.5 per cent a year.

There are thousands to choose from, with the five biggest providers BlackRock’s iShares range, Vanguard, State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETFs, Deutsche Bank AWM X-trackers and Invesco PowerShares.

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
The Year Earth Changed

Directed by:Tom Beard

Narrated by: Sir David Attenborough

Stars: 4

Premier Futsal 2017 Finals

Al Wasl Football Club; six teams, five-a-side

Delhi Dragons: Ronaldinho
Bengaluru Royals: Paul Scholes
Mumbai Warriors: Ryan Giggs
Chennai Ginghams: Hernan Crespo
Telugu Tigers: Deco
Kerala Cobras: Michel Salgado

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