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
major situation twists
The disappointing thing is the situation is now out of our hands. But I still think there are some major twists left.
coming pleased team
It was never a classic, but when you're the away team coming to a place like Fulham then you're pleased to come away with something.
available days good hopeful injury normally possibly small strain
The good thing is we are more hopeful about Nicky Butt. His hamstring injury is not as severe. You are normally out for 10-14 days with a small strain and he possibly could be available for the Villa game.
hideous kick mistake teeth
The kick in the teeth was the hideous mistake we made in conceding that first goal.
understand
You could understand Emile's frustration. That's why he reacted the way he did.
jobs real team
There was never any question about Scholesy's quality as a footballer. He was known as the little ginger magician in the youth team. Some reckon he's the best United player of the modern era, and there's a case for saying that. You don't hear him blowing his own trumpet, though - he just gets on with his job. He's the real deal.
thinking littles frightened
I think we are all frightened a little bit when a new broom starts to sweep.
football say-anything england
In football, you can never say anything is certain. The benchmark is 38-40 points. That has always been the case. That will never change.
country football disrespect
No disrespect to the country. It's a wonderful place, the... where's he gone again?
art hurt break-a-leg
I've never been involved with anyone who's set out to hurt people, to break legs. It is a bit of a dying art
soccer football backsides
They've kicked our backsides... we've got to lick our wounds...
fields privilege talent
He’s a fantastic talent and the complete footballer, probably the most coveted in the Premiership. It’s a privilege for the rest of us to be on the same field. If i could have anything i wanted for Christmas, i’d take Thierry Henry