Steve Bruce has responded to the negative reaction from Newcastle United supporters during the 1-1 draw with Leeds. The head coach watched on as fans turned against him after just three minutes but his players dug deep to help salvage a point on a tough night for the former Aston Villa boss. Speaking to Sky Sports,
Steve Bruce said: “I can understand frustrations. I get that. The atmosphere they created makes the spectacle. They are unique and the way they got behind the team was the most important thing and I’m very pleased about that.”
Bruce was also asked about pressure after the stalemate on a mild Tyneside night.
Steve Bruce added: “That’s the big thing about the Premier League whether you’re at the top or the bottom. You have to accept when you don’t win a game you come under pressure. How you handle it, keep your dignity, do what you think is best and stick with it. The way they have gone about their work today, it could have gone either way but it was a great football match.”
And reflecting on the game overall, which proved to be an enthralling end to end clash,
Steve Bruce said: “If I’m being honest I enjoyed the game and let’s be honest it could have gone either way. It was like when you play at school, it was end to end and to be fair to Leeds they force you into that way. After a difficult start, the response in difficult circumstances was terrific. When you’re analysing, the players have given everything they could and that’s all you can ask in my position. The actual game and response from our team was terrific. It’s been fine margins today. We needed a bit of luck to go our way. It’s been a difficult start there’s no disputing that but if we keep playing the way we did there then I’m convinced we’ll be ok.”
