Hello and welcome to our blog bringing you live coverage of Steve Bruce's press conference after Newcastle's game against Rochdale.

United took on League One opponents in the third round of the FA Cup and made a very bright start, controlling the first half as they took the lead through Miguel Almiron.

Newcastle piled on the pressure for the first 45 minutes but couldn't find a way through - and were nearly made to pay in the second half as Rochdale missed a series of excellent chances. Martin Dubravka made fine saves from Rathbone and Wilbraham.

Below is what Bruce said at his press conference from Spotland after the match.

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