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Steve Bruce was born in Corbridge, Northumberland, England.
Early Career
Early 1980s
Bruce began his professional football career with Gillingham, where he played over 200 games before moving to Norwich City in 1984.
Manchester United
1987-1996
Bruce joined Manchester United, where he achieved great success, winning three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, one League Cup, and the European Cup Winners' Cup. He became the first English player of the 20th century to captain a team to the Double.
Start of Managerial Career
1998-1999
Bruce began his managerial career with Sheffield United, followed by short spells at Huddersfield Town, Wigan Athletic, and Crystal Palace.
Birmingham City
2001-2007
Bruce managed Birmingham City, leading the team to two promotions to the Premier League and establishing them as a solid mid-table side.
Wigan Athletic
2007-2009
Bruce took over at Wigan Athletic, guiding the team to an 11th-place finish in the Premier League before leaving for Sunderland.
Sunderland
2009-2011
Bruce managed Sunderland, surviving relegation in his first season but was sacked in November 2011 with the club in relegation trouble.
Hull City
2012-2016
Bruce led Hull City to two promotions to the Premier League, including a Championship title and a FA Cup final appearance. He resigned in July 2016 due to frustration over transfer activity and tension with the club's owners.
Aston Villa
2016-2018
Bruce managed Aston Villa, securing a playoff place but was dismissed in October 2018 after a slow start to the following season.
Newcastle United
2019-2021
Bruce took over at Newcastle United, leading the team to a 13th-place finish in his first season but was dismissed in October 2021 following the club's takeover by the Public Investment Fund.
West Bromwich Albion
2022
Bruce managed West Bromwich Albion but was dismissed in October 2022 due to a poor start to the 2022-23 season.
Blackpool
September 2024 - Present
Bruce was appointed head coach of Blackpool in September 2024 and is currently managing the EFL League One club.
Brief
Known For
English professional football manager and former player who was a centre-back in a twenty-year playing career.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 31 December 1960.
Born Place: Corbridge, Northumberland, England.
Career
Current occupation: Head Coach.
Past occupations: Professional Football Player, Football Manager.
Current Place of Work: Blackpool (EFL League One club).
Previous Place of Work: Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Wigan Athletic, Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, one League Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, Championship Manager of the Month (January 2016), EFL League One Manager of the Month (September 2024).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Steve Bruce Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Steve Bruce.
Steve Bruce was born in Corbridge, Northumberland, England.
Early Career
Early 1980s
Bruce began his professional football career with Gillingham, where he played over 200 games before moving to Norwich City in 1984.
Manchester United
1987-1996
Bruce joined Manchester United, where he achieved great success, winning three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, one League Cup, and the European Cup Winners' Cup. He became the first English player of the 20th century to captain a team to the Double.
Start of Managerial Career
1998-1999
Bruce began his managerial career with Sheffield United, followed by short spells at Huddersfield Town, Wigan Athletic, and Crystal Palace.
Birmingham City
2001-2007
Bruce managed Birmingham City, leading the team to two promotions to the Premier League and establishing them as a solid mid-table side.
Wigan Athletic
2007-2009
Bruce took over at Wigan Athletic, guiding the team to an 11th-place finish in the Premier League before leaving for Sunderland.
Sunderland
2009-2011
Bruce managed Sunderland, surviving relegation in his first season but was sacked in November 2011 with the club in relegation trouble.
Hull City
2012-2016
Bruce led Hull City to two promotions to the Premier League, including a Championship title and a FA Cup final appearance. He resigned in July 2016 due to frustration over transfer activity and tension with the club's owners.
Aston Villa
2016-2018
Bruce managed Aston Villa, securing a playoff place but was dismissed in October 2018 after a slow start to the following season.
Newcastle United
2019-2021
Bruce took over at Newcastle United, leading the team to a 13th-place finish in his first season but was dismissed in October 2021 following the club's takeover by the Public Investment Fund.
West Bromwich Albion
2022
Bruce managed West Bromwich Albion but was dismissed in October 2022 due to a poor start to the 2022-23 season.
Blackpool
September 2024 - Present
Bruce was appointed head coach of Blackpool in September 2024 and is currently managing the EFL League One club.
Brief
Known For
English professional football manager and former player who was a centre-back in a twenty-year playing career.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 31 December 1960.
Born Place: Corbridge, Northumberland, England.
Career
Current occupation: Head Coach.
Past occupations: Professional Football Player, Football Manager.
Current Place of Work: Blackpool (EFL League One club).
Previous Place of Work: Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Wigan Athletic, Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, one League Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, Championship Manager of the Month (January 2016), EFL League One Manager of the Month (September 2024).
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