I like Bruse and I'm not fan of Benitez, but damn this is some drop off in calibre of manager. Newcastle fans must be furious. You may as well just come out and say "we've no ambition" with an appointment like this. Not that any top manager would take it currently, but if you were going to go the cheap route you may as well take a punt on someone young or upcoming. Tough job on his hands, a long way off being capable to stay in the league currently I would think.