Steve Bruce

Steve bruce is the Tigers' fifth boss in just short of 15 months
James McClean (right) got his break when then Sunderland boss Steve Bruce bought him at the start of the season

Leaders Cardiff back on track

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce pre-season Germany 2004.jpg
Personal information
Full nameStephen Roger Bruce
Date of birth31 December 1960 (1960-12-31) (age 48)
Place of birthCorbridge, Northumberland, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing positionCentre back
Club information
Current clubSunderland (manager)
Youth career
1977–1978Gillingham
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1978–1984Gillingham205(29)
1984–1987Norwich City141(14)
1987–1996Manchester United309(36)
1996–1998Birmingham City72(2)
1998–1999Sheffield United10(0)
Total737(81)
National team
1979–1980England Youth8(0)
1987England B1(0)
Teams managed
1998–1999Sheffield United
1999–2000Huddersfield Town
2001Wigan Athletic
2001Crystal Palace
2001–2007Birmingham City
2007–2009Wigan Athletic
2009-Sunderland
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).