Former Sunderland frontman posts cryptic message amid talk of step into management

Ex-Newcastle United, Sunderland and Leeds United frontman Michael Bridges has posted a cryptic message online as talk of him getting the vacant Carlisle United job rumbles on.
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Michael Bridges of the Jets celebrates his last game for the team during the round 27 A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at Hunter Stadium on April 11, 2014 in Newcastle, Australia.  (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Michael Bridges of the Jets celebrates his last game for the team during the round 27 A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at Hunter Stadium on April 11, 2014 in Newcastle, Australia.  (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Michael Bridges of the Jets celebrates his last game for the team during the round 27 A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at Hunter Stadium on April 11, 2014 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Bridges has emerged as the bookmakers’ favourite for the post in recent days, following the sacking of Scot Steven Pressley last week.

And the Geordie, who enjoyed three successful spells at Brunton Park, has poured yet more fuel on the fire with his latest Instagram post.

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Tagging “Newcastle” as a location, Bridges’ post appears to show a view out of a plane window.

Bridges posted THIS to Instagram earlier today. It appears to show his view out of an aeroplane, with "Newcastle-upon-Tyne" tagged in it.Bridges posted THIS to Instagram earlier today. It appears to show his view out of an aeroplane, with "Newcastle-upon-Tyne" tagged in it.
Bridges posted THIS to Instagram earlier today. It appears to show his view out of an aeroplane, with "Newcastle-upon-Tyne" tagged in it.

The former England under-21 international currently lives in Australia, having finished his career with stints playing for Newcastle Jets.

Bridges is rated as a 2/1 favourite to replace Pressley.

The 41-year-old had three spells at Carlisle in his career – one on loan in 2005, sealing a permanent move in 2006 before returning back on loan in 2008/09.