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Stephen Roger "Steve" Bruce (born 31 December 1960) is an English football manager and former player. Born in Corbridge, Northumberland, he was a promising schoolboy footballer but was rejected by a number of professional clubs. He was on the verge of quitting the game altogether when he was offered an apprenticeship with Gillingham, and went on... Full Article
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce waits for the start of their English Premier League soccer match against Wigan Athletic at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's English manager Steve Bruce reacts during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Fulham at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England on November 19, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's English manager Steve Bruce (R) greets Fulham's Dutch manager Martin Jol (L) before the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Fulham at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England on November 19, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce prior to their English Premier League soccer match against Fulham at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce looks on ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce applauds supporters after his team's 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers in their English Premier League soccer match at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday Oct. 22, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce takes to the touchline for his team's English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday Oct. 22, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce watches for his team's English Premier League soccer match against Bolton at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday Oct. 22, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce (L) and Ji Dong-Won gesture during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London October 16, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London October 16, 2011.
View Photo »English Premier League club Sunderland's coach Steve Bruce (L) checks a starting list at a spectator's seat before the 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match between South Korea and the United Arab Emirates in Suwon, south of Seoul, October 11, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's English manager Steve Bruce looks on before the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England on October 1, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's Craig Gardner, center, celebrates his goal with his manager Steve Bruce, left, and teammates during their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce, look's on ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England, August 13, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce, left, directs operations as he stands alongside Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Saturday Aug. 13, 2011. EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce directs operations during his team's English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Saturday Aug. 13, 2011. EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce looks on ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, May 14, 2011. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce celebrates after defeating Bolton Wanderers 2-1 in their English Premier League soccer match at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday May 7, 2011. EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »English Premier League club Sunderland's coach Steve Bruce watches players from a spectator's seat before the 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match between South Korea and the United Arab Emirates in Suwon, south of Seoul, October 11, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce, ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Wigan Athletic at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, April 23, 2011. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »Sunderland's Ahmed Elmohamady, second right, celebrates his goal with his manager Steve Bruce, second left, and his teammates during their English Premier League soccer match against West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce looks on ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, April 9, 2011. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce takes to the touchline before his team's English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday April 3, 2011. EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
View Photo »Sunderland's manager Steve Bruce kicks the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, northern England, April 3, 2011.
View Photo »Sunderland manager Steve Bruce waits for the start of their English Premier League soccer match against Wigan Athletic at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.
View Photo »James has got a good left foot, he’s aggressive, hungry and desperate to do well ... He’s had a lot of assists, chipped in with a few goals and done very, very well in the Irish league. It’s a huge jump up to the Premier League, but we think he’s worth the risk.
Steve Bruce was telling me how much he missed Darren Bent at Sunderland ... Bobby is a different type. Darren Bent will be anonymous but score 20 goals. Not like Bobby or Andy Johnson. I hope he can be a bit more productive. You have to score more goals.
The good thing we can report is Fraizer's come through another week of training with the first team
Titus had a sore knee last week and he's still working away hard at it. He's trained the last four or five days, so he needs a run now of training.
I have never given up on anything, certainly not in football anyway
I don't think it will ever be repeated, what Dave Whelan has achieved at Wigan
Listen, it's a big game, it's a big game, but I have played in big games, I have managed big games
