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Not Eddie Howe, Allan Saint-Maximin names his favourite manager at Newcastle United

Allan Saint-Maximin arrived at Newcastle United with much promise and he showed his flair in front of the St James’s faithful. The Frenchman spent four seasons at Newcastle United after joining from Nice in the summer of 2019, making it…

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:15 PM

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Allan Saint-Maximin named Steve Bruce as his favorite manager at Newcastle United over Eddie Howe.
Saint-Maximin credited Bruce with giving him the freedom and trust to play his natural game.
The winger acknowledged Howe improved Newcastle's squad to reach the Champions League before his 2023 departure.

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Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has named Steve Bruce as the favorite manager of his career. Despite enjoying success and qualifying for the Champions League under Eddie Howe, Saint-Maximin highlighted Bruce for granting him the freedom and confidence to express his natural game during his earlier years at St James' Park.

Saint-Maximin spent four seasons with Newcastle after arriving from Nice in 2019, scoring 12 goals in 111 appearances before departing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli in 2023 for around £25 million. He acknowledged that while Howe benefited from an improved squad, Bruce was an incredible manager despite working with fewer resources.

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