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Bruce's most recent job in management was at West Brom last year

Bruce: Ireland job would interest me

Former Newcastle, Aston Villa and Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce has signaled his interest in the Republic of Ireland job, saying that it would "suit" him as he considers a return to management.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23

Dara O'Shea had a fine day at the office

O'Shea blown away by 'special' West Brom captaincy

Dara O'Shea reflected on a day of "immense pride" after he was handed the West Brom captaincy for the first time and responded with a goal and an assist in a 5-2 hammering of Hull City.

Soccer • 21 Aug 22

Steve Bruce named new manager of West Brom

West Brom have appointed Steve Bruce as their new manager on an 18-month contract.

Soccer • 03 Feb 22

'To the comments online I pay no attention'

Pep Guardiola gives social media short shrift

Pep Guardiola insists he still loves being a manager but the Manchester City boss says he ignores social media.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

'I was really sad after reading that statement from Steve'

Abuse will put off prospective managers - Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed the kind of abuse suffered by Steve Bruce has seen both prospective and current managers tell him they would now think twice about taking a job.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

Steve Bruce was under intense pressure at the club

'It might be my last job' - Bruce makes Newcastle exit

Steve Bruce is no longer manager of Newcastle United, with the club saying he has departed the role "by mutual consent".

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

'You've got to show, and demonstrate, decency'

Neville slams Newcastle for treatment of Steve Bruce

Gary Neville believes the way his former team-mate Steve Bruce has been treated by Newcastle's new owners would be considered "employment abuse" in any other industry.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Steve Bruce remains in charge at St James Park for the Tottenham game but is expected to be replaced in the near future

Alex Bruce hits out at his father's critics

Steve Bruce has been made the "fall guy" at Newcastle and shown a "lack of respect", according to his son Alex.

Soccer • 17 Oct 21

Newcastle United fans have widely welcomed the takeover

Celebration and controversy amid Newcastle takeover

The end of the Mike Ashley era brought celebrations and controversy in equal measure as Newcastle's new owners targeted trophies while human rights groups accused them of 'sportswashing' human rights abuses.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Steve Bruce is not universally loved by Newcastle fans

Bruce eager for fan return and all that will entail

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce is eagerly anticipating his reunion with the Toon Army even if he does not know what sort of reception to expect.

Soccer • 18 May 21

Jurgen Klopp: "If we play like this and don't finish games like this off, why should we play Champions League?"

We don't deserve top four playing like that - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they do not deserve to be in the Champions League if they continue to play the way they did in the 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle.

Soccer • 24 Apr 21

Steve Bruce feels the team could benefit from the vocal support of the fans inside SJP

Bruce wants fans back at games despite opposition

Steve Bruce says he would rather have Newcastle fans back inside St James' Park as the club scraps for its Premier League life.

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

Rafa Benitez is looking at a Premier League reture

Benitez contemplates Premier League return

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is eyeing a return to the Premier League and said he would make a decision on his future based on the kind of project presented to him by clubs.

Soccer • 21 Mar 21

The Magpies boss was pleased with what he saw for long periods at Old Trafford

Bruce 'quietly confident' of Premier League survival

Steve Bruce understands growing concerns about Newcastle's predicament but the under-fire manager remains "quietly confident" of staying up despite Sunday's defeat at Manchester United.

Soccer • 21 Feb 21

Andy Carroll has scored once in 17 appearances this season

Bruce urges Newcastle strikers to step up

Steve Bruce has challenged his strikers to fill Callum Wilson's boots after having to write off his star man for eight weeks.

Soccer • 15 Feb 21

Newcastle's wretched performance against Arsenal made for unpleasant viewing for all associated with the club, but Steve Bruce insists the tide can turn for his charges

Bruce confident of arresting Newcastle slump

Steve Bruce insists he is "100%" confident he is the right man to turn around Newcastle's fortunes after they were easily beaten at Arsenal.

Soccer • 18 Jan 21

Bruce hopes to emulate Arteta's Arsenal recovery

Steve Bruce will go head-to-head with Mikel Arteta on Monday evening hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Soccer • 17 Jan 21

Steve Bruce currently finds himself in the eye of a storm with the Magpies' season threatening to unravel after a run of eight games in all competitions without a victory

Bruce: Newcastle job is the pinnacle - I won't quit

Steve Bruce has insisted he will not give up on a job he regards as the pinnacle of his managerial career.

Soccer • 16 Jan 21

Bruce questions morality of continuing football season

Steve Bruce says fielding youth teams in the FA Cup "devalues" the competition even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis – and has questioned the morality of continuing the season at all.

Soccer • 08 Jan 21

Steve Bruce: "It has been a really difficult couple of weeks."

Brutal Covid-19 has floored Toon players - Steve Bruce

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has revealed some of his Covid-19 victims have been left needing to lie down after a short walk as they attempt to battle their way through the virus.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

'I don't want to comment, I just don't want to'

Mourinho holds tongue after handball rule controversy

Jose Mourinho refused to criticise the new handball law as yet another controversial call saw his Tottenham side concede a last-gasp equaliser against Newcastle.

Soccer • 27 Sep 20

Jeff Hendrick poised to complete Newcastle switch

Newcastle are closing in on a deal for out-of-contract Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick.

Soccer • 19 Aug 20

Matty Longstaff is out of contract at the end of the season

Bruce denies leaving out Longstaff over contract delay

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has dismissed claims he is not picking midfielder Matty Longstaff because the midfielder is stalling on a new contract.

Soccer • 14 Jul 20

'We're all in the same boat, so we have to adapt like everybody else'

Football not the same without fans - Steve Bruce

The Premier League is not the same product with fans barred from stadiums but clubs have no choice but to adapt in challenging times, Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce said on Friday.

Soccer • 19 Jun 20

'I'm in the dark like most other people, and for that, I'm glad'

Bruce 'in the dark' over Newcastle takeover

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says he is 'in the dark' about a proposed Saudi-backed takeover of the Premier League club but would hope to stay on under any new owners.

Soccer • 21 May 20