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Steve Bruce reveals he will have final say on Newcastle United transfers - and is insulted by 'yes man' claims; The new Magpies boss will oversee recruitment in the final weeks of the transfer window.

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Byline: Lee Ryder

Steve Bruce says he is insulted by claims he will be a yes man for Mike Ashley.

In a defiant Press conference atNewcastle'steam hotel, Bruce hit back at suggestions he will merely be a puppet for the club.

Speaking ahead of the clash with West Ham,Brucesaid: "Recruitment, yes that has insulted me, the things that have been said.

"Let me tell you, if I thought I couldn't have control of transfers, then of course, I wouldn't be doing it.

"I wouldn't do it at all.

"With the recruitment guys, that's how football clubs work. It's vital it works."

Steve Nickson will put names to Bruce but, likeRafa Benitez,he will get the final say.

He added: "You have to have a team of people behind you, who give you the list of names that I have the final say.

"A manager can't know every players in the world, I can't go and watch them play around the world, I can't see them, because you don't have the tim.

"You have to rely on your...

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