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title: "Newcastle morning news round-up – 21st August 2019"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/21/newcastle-morning-news-round-up-21st-august-2019/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Read Everything"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2019-08-21T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2019-08-21T07:30:00Z"
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# Newcastle morning news round-up – 21st August 2019

The news cycle surrounding Newcastle never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [These Newcastle fans think the players have already turned on Bruce](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/these-newcastle-fans-think-the-players-have-already-turned-on-bruce/)

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Yoshinori Muto has made his thoughts on Steve Bruce's tactics clear after Saturday's heavy defeat to Norwich.\
The striker came off the bench and … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/these-newcastle-fans-think-the-players-have-already-turned-on-bruce/)

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### [Bruce ready to move into a back four against Tottenham](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/bruce-ready-to-move-into-a-back-four-against-tottenham/)

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Steve Bruce is ready to shake things up against Tottenham and switch into a flat back four.

According to the Telegraph, Bruce could scrap the 3-5-2 … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/bruce-ready-to-move-into-a-back-four-against-tottenham/)

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### ['Can he manage the team?' – Newcastle fans share brilliant reaction to Francillette signing](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/can-he-manage-the-team-newcastle-fans-share-brilliant-reaction-to-francillette-signing/)

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Newcastle United have completed the signing of young defender Ludwig Francillette.\
The 20-year-old joins the club on a permanent basis after … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/can-he-manage-the-team-newcastle-fans-share-brilliant-reaction-to-francillette-signing/)

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### [Newcastle fans split down the middle on record signing Joelinton](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/newcastle-fans-split-down-the-middle-on-record-signing-joelinton/)

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After joining in a club-record £40 million deal, there was always going to be huge pressure on star signing Joelinton.

That pressure has now … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/newcastle-fans-split-down-the-middle-on-record-signing-joelinton/)

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### [Bent tips Son to return against Newcastle – a worry for Bruce?](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/bent-tips-son-to-return-against-newcastle-a-worry-for-bruce/)

![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1166185222-300x300.jpg)

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has tipped Heung-Min Son to return to the Spurs side this weekend to face Newcastle United.\
The 27-year-old has … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/bent-tips-son-to-return-against-newcastle-a-worry-for-bruce/)

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### ["Trying to stay relevant!" – Newcastle fans hit back at Chopra's bizarre outburst](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/trying-to-stay-relevant-newcastle-fans-hit-back-at-chopras-bizarre-outburst/)

![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/2864028-300x300.jpg)

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra has slammed his former side in a bizarre interview.

After coming through the youth ranks, Chopra … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/trying-to-stay-relevant-newcastle-fans-hit-back-at-chopras-bizarre-outburst/)

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### [These Spurs fans aren't sure if Son should start against Newcastle](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/these-spurs-fans-arent-sure-if-son-should-start-against-newcastle/)

![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1166185221-300x300.jpg)

Tottenham are set to welcome back Son Heung-min against Newcastle on Sunday.\
The forward will return from his three-match suspension that carried … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/20/these-spurs-fans-arent-sure-if-son-should-start-against-newcastle/)

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