Steve Bruce
Leaders Cardiff back on track
Mar 16, 2013 14:17 EDT
Cardiff got back on track in the race to reach the Premier League as the Championship leaders cruised to a 2-0 win at Sheffield on Saturday.
Bruce bubbling as Boyd inspires Hull
Mar 02, 2013 19:49 EST
Hull manager Steve Bruce saluted new signing George Boyd after his side closed the gap on leaders Cardiff with a 5-2 demolition of struggling Birmingham at the KC Stadium.
Cardiff stumble, five-star Hull go second
Mar 02, 2013 13:34 EST
Championship leaders Cardiff crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough, while promotion rivals Hull regained second place with a 5-2 demolition of Birmingham on Saturday.
Zola impressed by gritty Watford
Feb 23, 2013 19:47 EST
Gianfranco Zola insists Watford's gritty 2-1 win over Derby proves his side can hold their nerve as the race for promotion to the Premier League heads for a tense finale.
Watford go second as Hull falter
Feb 23, 2013 13:40 EST
Watford climbed to second in the Championship with a 2-1 win over Derby, while promotion rivals Hull crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Bolton on Saturday.
Campbell can be key to promotion, says Mackay
Feb 16, 2013 19:46 EST
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay claims Fraizer Campbell's double in the 2-1 win over Bristol City shows the former Sunderland striker is the final piece in his club's promotion jigsaw.
Cardiff, Hull improve promotion prospects
Feb 16, 2013 12:55 EST
Championship leaders Cardiff remain on course for promotion to the Premier League after beating Bristol City 2-1, while Hull boosted their promotion prospects with a 1-0 win over Charlton on Saturday.
Mackay salutes Campbell as Cardiff eye promotion
Feb 02, 2013 19:43 EST
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay backed Fraizer Campbell to fire his side to promotion after the striker's debut goal gave the Championship leaders a 1-0 win at Leeds.
Campbell keeps Cardiff on course for promotion
Feb 02, 2013 13:21 EST
Cardiff remain firmly on course for promotion to the Premier League after Fraizer Campbell scored on his debut to give the Championship leaders a 1-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday.
Cardiff eye promotion after moving 10 points clear
Jan 19, 2013 14:50 EST
Cardiff moved a step closer to promotion to the Premier League after going 10 points clear at the top of the Championship with a 2-1 win over Blackpool on Saturday.
Mackay bemoans Cardiff finishing as leaders slip
Dec 15, 2012 19:46 EST
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay admits his side will need to improve their finishing to win promotion to the Premier League after the Championship leaders suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Peterborough.
Kean backs Rhodes to fire Blackburn to promotion
Sep 15, 2012 19:47 EDT
Steve Kean tipped Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes to fire Blackburn back into the Premier League after his double helped Rovers clinch a dramatic 5-3 win over Bristol City.
Rochina rides to the rescue for Rovers
Sep 01, 2012 14:21 EDT
Blackburn striker Ruben Rochina eased the pressure on Rovers boss Steve Kean as his late equaliser rescued a dramatic 3-3 draw at Leeds on Saturday.
Steve Bruce appointed Hull boss
Jun 08, 2012 11:45 EDT
Former Sunderland manager Steve Bruce was appointed as the new boss of Championship club Hull City on Friday.
McClean gets Ireland call for Euro 2012
May 07, 2012 11:57 EDT
Giovanni Trapattoni granted the wishes of thousands of Republic of Ireland supporters when he included Sunderland rising star James McClean in his squad for the 2012 European Championships on Monday.
Third the spur for Tottenham at Sunderland
Apr 07, 2012 03:20 EDT
Tottenham Hotspur know they will reclaim third place in the Premier League if they avoid defeat at Sunderland on Saturday.
Sunderland's O'Neill ready for 'massive' Newcastle duel
Mar 04, 2012 00:01 EST
Sunderland will look to dent Newcastle's Europa League hopes and boost their own outside chances of playing in Europe next season when they travel to meet their local Premier League rivals Sunday.
Wolves boss Connor makes his point
Feb 25, 2012 12:41 EST
Wolves manager Terry Connor made an instant impact as his side climbed out of the relegation zone after fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Newcastle on Saturday.
Wolves hunt for manager goes on after Smith snub
Feb 23, 2012 13:26 EST
Wolves will head into Saturday's Premier League clash at Newcastle still without a permanent manager after Walter Smith became the latest potential candidate to turn down the job.
Wolves sack manager McCarthy
Feb 13, 2012 07:20 EST
Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday sacked manager Mick McCarthy just 24 hours after their humiliating 5-1 home loss to local rivals West Bromwich Albion.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Roger Bruce | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Corbridge, Northumberland, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sunderland (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1977–1978 | Gillingham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1978–1984 | Gillingham | 205 | (29) |
| 1984–1987 | Norwich City | 141 | (14) |
| 1987–1996 | Manchester United | 309 | (36) |
| 1996–1998 | Birmingham City | 72 | (2) |
| 1998–1999 | Sheffield United | 10 | (0) |
| Total | 737 | (81) | |
| National team | |||
| 1979–1980 | England Youth | 8 | (0) |
| 1987 | England B | 1 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1998–1999 | Sheffield United | ||
| 1999–2000 | Huddersfield Town | ||
| 2001 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| 2001 | Crystal Palace | ||
| 2001–2007 | Birmingham City | ||
| 2007–2009 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| 2009- | Sunderland | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||