Former Sunderland boss David Moyes believes Newcastle United fans will give Steve Bruce a chance.

Moyes, however, knows the job will be difficult.

“Newcastle's a brilliant club – but it's always been a difficult club," he said.

“I even heard Graeme Souness talk about it at the weekend saying it was the hardest club he's ever had to manage and he's been to a few when you think of Galatasaray."

“I think Steve did what he thought was right for himself. He wanted to go back to the Premier League. He wanted to manage a really big club in Newcastle United."

“I think the Newcastle supporters will give Steve a chance."