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Football Twitter Reacts As Steve Bruce Announced As Blackpool Head Coach

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Published04 Sep 2024

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Steve Bruce is back in the dugout after he was announced as Blackpool’s new Head Coach on September 3. The former Manchester United star has penned a two-year deal with the Tangerines. 

Bruce returns to management after almost two years away. Amazingly, 2023 is the only year since 1978 that Bruce hasn’t been involved in football as either a manager or player.

Tasked with bringing the glory days back to the League One side, Bruce’s first game will come against Exeter on September 14 at Bloomfield Road.

The Seasiders are without a win in four games this season. Former boss Neil Critchley was dismissed after just 180 minutes of league action.

Despite a shaky start to the season, football betting sites still have Blackpool’s prospects locked as decidedly mid-table.

Steve Bruce Stats: What Is His Overall Managerial Record?

Steve Bruce’s managerial stats are perhaps slightly better than what many imagined. In his 1,032 games, he has picked up 384 wins, 266 draws and suffered 382 defeats.

Therefore, giving Bruce a win rate 37.2%. In terms of honours, Bruce has had Championship play-off final success with Birmingham City (2002) and  Hull City (2016).

Bruce has also secured automatic promotion with the Blues and Tigers. He led them both to second place in the Championship in 2007 and 2013 respectively.

Just three years ago, Bruce landed his one and only Premier League Manager of the Month award (April 2021) whilst at Newcastle United.

Steve Bruce Blackpool: Football Twitter Reacts To Appointment

Consequently, Steve Bruce’s appointment as the new Head Coach of Blackpool has seen football twitter cast their reactions. And there’s certainly some varied views.

Supporters of former club Newcastle United didn’t hold back. Magpies fans endured a somewhat topsy-turvy period under the stewardship of Bruce. Most were unhappy with the lack of attacking football.

Nonetheless, most of the comments from die-hard Geordies were playful, with no real malice intended. Supporters from across the UK offered their thoughts and opinions of Bruce regaining his managerial wings.

Scroll down for a look at the very best reactions.