Former Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle has made sensational claims about his ex-manager Steve Bruce, suggesting the gaffer once admitted, “I don’t do tactics” during a 5-0 defeat to Manchester City in 2020.
Gayle, who played under Bruce for over two years, revealed the shocking statement occurred when he and teammate Matty Ritchie were requesting tactical improvements.The 35-year-old, now playing for Hibernian, described Bruce’s training approach as minimal before the Saudi takeover of Newcastle. However, he noted that Bruce ramped up intensity after the takeover, attempting to make a point with increased running drills.
Bruce, now managing Blackpool, has faced criticism for his tactical shortcomings despite a long managerial career with over 475 Premier League games. Gayle admitted Bruce had his humorous moments but felt more effort was needed to improve the team’s development rather than merely preparing for each game individually.
Dwight Gayle
Dwight Gayle
EnglandThis season he played in total 20 times for 769 minutes for Premiership.
Dwight Gayle scored 4 goals for Hibernian. He procured 4 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Premiership. In the last match Hibernian drew 1-1 against Kilmarnock. The next match in Premiership will be against St. Johnstone.
Hibernian performance and stats
Hibernian is currently 3rd in the Premiership with 44 points.
In the last 30 games, it has won 11 times, drew 11 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Hibernian drew 1-1 against Kilmarnock.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 45 goals and conceding 41.
Hibernian will play the next match in Premiership against St. Johnstone on Saturday 29th of March in Edinburgh.
