Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie has apologised after a training ground bust-up with manager Steve Bruce.
A report has claimed the 31-year-old was involved in an angry exchange with Bruce earlier this week over the former Manchester United defender's post-match comments following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wolves, in which he suggested substitute Ritchie had not passed on information from the touchline seconds before the visitors scored their equaliser.
The club has not commented on the incident, but the PA news agency reports the player has apologised for what he said and that the matter is now considered closed.
Former Scotland international Ritchie, who saw a proposed January move back to Bournemouth fall through, was not the only player to find himself in the firing line after last weekend's draw – with returning keeper Martin Dubravka, full-back Jamal Lewis and striker Joelinton all coming in for criticism for errors during the game.
