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Bruce Shrugs Off Rafa Clash Over Freak Goal

Bruce Shrugs Off Rafa Clash Over Freak Goal

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce described his touchline clash with Rafael Benitez as "handbags" after Darren Bent's controversial goal delivered a fresh blow to Liverpool's title hopes. 19 Oct 2009
Bruce Baffled By Beckham Fuss

Bruce Baffled By Beckham Fuss

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has defended his decision to name former Manchester United team-mate David Beckham as England's man of the match against Belarus. 17 Oct 2009
Bruce Hails Bent Record

Bruce Hails Bent Record

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce is adamant Darren Bent is right in the thick of the Premier League's top marksmen. 4 Oct 2009
Bruce Unhappy With Bent Spotkick Charity

Bruce Unhappy With Bent Spotkick Charity

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was not a happy man after leading scorer Darren Bent handed his penalty-taking job over to Kenwyne Jones. 28 Sep 2009
Jordan Sparks for Bruce

Jordan Sparks for Bruce

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce is hoping teenage starlet Jordan Henderson can blaze a trail which will save owner Ellis Short millions. 26 Sep 2009
McLeish: No Problem With My Pal Brucie

McLeish: No Problem With My Pal Brucie

BIRMINGHAM manager Alex McLeish insists there is absolutely no animosity between him and Steve Bruce as the latter prepares to welcome his former employers to Sunderland tomorrow night. 22 Sep 2009
Reid Keeps Calm Despite Impressive Start

Reid Keeps Calm Despite Impressive Start

ANDY Reid is refusing to set any targets despite Sunderland's encouraging start under new boss Steve Bruce. 14 Sep 2009
Bruce Backs Born-Again Bent

Bruce Backs Born-Again Bent

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce backed Darren Bent's mission to fire himself into Fabio Capello's World Cup plans after seeing him claim a double against Hull. 13 Sep 2009
Black Cat Squad Players Impress Bruce

Black Cat Squad Players Impress Bruce

Steve Bruce feels his Sunderland squad have all "come to the party" as they maintained a positive start to the new season with a 4-1 Carling Cup win at League One Norwich. 25 Aug 2009
Bruce Endorses Bent's England Ambitions

Bruce Endorses Bent's England Ambitions

STEVE Bruce is backing £10million man Darren Bent's claims on a place in the England set-up after seeing him make a blistering start to his Sunderland career. 22 Aug 2009
Chelsea Still Team to Beat - Bruce

Chelsea Still Team to Beat - Bruce

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has backed Chelsea's claims on the Barclays Premier League title this season. 18 Aug 2009
Bruce Frustrated By Bent Saga

Bruce Frustrated By Bent Saga

SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce is ready to pull the plug on his attempt to buy Darren Bent from Tottenham. 2 Aug 2009
Bruce: Bent Deserves Humane Treatment

Bruce: Bent Deserves Humane Treatment

SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce today expressed sympathy for Darren Bent after the Tottenham striker outlined his frustration at the delay over his proposed move to Wearside. 31 Jul 2009
Bruce Steps Up Striker Search

Bruce Steps Up Striker Search

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was today stepping up his efforts to land a big-name striker. 23 Jul 2009
Bruce Wary of Geographical Obstacles

Bruce Wary of Geographical Obstacles

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce knows the biggest obstacle in his efforts to land England striker Peter Crouch could be the club's location. 17 Jul 2009
Djite: I'm Not Splitting

Djite: I'm Not Splitting

SOCCEROO Bruce Djite has revealed he told Croatian giants Hajduk Split he wasn't interested after they made a move for his signature last month. 10 Jul 2009