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Local media turns on Steve Bruce, telling the Newcastle boss to 'do the honourable thing and walk away' from St James' Park, with owner Mike Ashley standing by his manager despite Brighton 'humiliation'

Newcastle Chronicle have piled the pressure on Steve Bruce after dedicating both their front and back page to the ongoing crisis at St James' Park.

In a damning editorial, the club's local paper urge under-fire Bruce to 'do the honourable thing and walk away', after creating what they describe as an 'almighty mess'.

The Magpies are in serious danger of relegation from the top flight and the Chronicle, who have had a difficult relationship with the club down the years, have now stuck the boot in as Bruce clings on to his job.

Newcastle Chronicle's front (pictured) and back pages are dedicated to Steve Bruce's struggles
On the back, they urge Bruce to 'do the honourable thing and walk away' from Newcastle
Bruce has guided Newcastle to just two wins in their last 20 matches in all competitions

Last time out, Newcastle were thrashed 3-0 by fellow relegation rivals Brighton, meaning they sit just two points off the drop zone.