Newcastle United are standing by manager Steve Bruce.

Newcastle have won just two of their last 20 games in all competitions with supporters venting their frustrations at shoddy performances on the pitch.

The Telegraph reports how Bruce held training ground talks on Monday with Newcastle chiefs including managing director Lee Charnley.

And it emerged how the club will not axe Bruce for the crucial Premier League run-in despite the manager thinking 'long and hard' about his position.

Owner Ashley would be forced to pay Bruce a £4million compensation package to sack him now.