Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce
Stephen Roger "Steve" Bruceis an English professional football manager and former player who is currently without a club, having left Hull City in July 2016. Born in Corbridge, Northumberland, he was a promising schoolboy footballer but was rejected by several professional clubs. He was on the verge of quitting the game altogether when he was offered a trial with Gillingham. Bruce was offered an apprenticeship and went on to play more than 200 games for the club before joining Norwich City...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth31 December 1960
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We are upset Emile has got another ban. He has an impeccable record and we hoped it would have been taken into account.
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I thought he responded like a man. There were no frills about it, but he played his part and I was pleased for him and with his performance.
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My players have been rightly hammered from pillar to post this week but at least they rolled their sleeves up and didn't collapse after that dreadful start.
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That's the sad reality as far as hamstrings are concerned. We will have them assessed but you have to fear the worst.
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I would like to strengthen defensively. We are very light there but I am not going to hold my breath. We've had a bit of money to spend, there is a bit left but I don't think we are really close at the moment.
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I would like to thank the fans personally for the backing they've given us this season. They're a wonderful bunch and even in times of huge disappointment, they stuck right with it.
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Thankfully all the speculation surrounding Robbie's future can now stop here,
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Kenny got through the game remarkably well because he hasn't trained for the best part of two weeks. He has got a very sore groin which could put him out for a good month.
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Kenny Cunningham is in a similar position to Roy. He's good enough to carry on playing a few seasons. He doesn't drink or smoke and he's the first in to training every morning.
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He's given his best all-round performance since he's come to the club and led from the front.
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I do not want to give Robbie Savage any more publicity. I am fed up to the back teeth with him.
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Butt has a chance and we are hoping he can join in full training towards the end of the week.
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He got a slight strain. It was best that we took him off. Hopefully it's not too serious and he will OK for Chelsea.
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He goes into the box, and does very well at falling over. Remarkably well