Steve Bruce

I've been fortunate enough to have some big games as both a player and a manager.

— Steve Bruce

He’s a fantastic talent and the complete footballer, probably the most coveted in the Premiership. It’s a privilege for the rest of…

— Steve Bruce

I have not got a CV like Rafa, few do.

— Steve Bruce

When I was younger, I was a bit awkward to work for, hence why I had about five clubs in two years.…

— Steve Bruce

I've got the utmost respect for Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham.

— Steve Bruce

From a playing or managing point of view relegation is a blot on your CV that you don't want, but you have…

— Steve Bruce

You have to be as truthful as you possibly can. That's always been my philosophy.

— Steve Bruce

I accept I am not everyone's cup of tea, but judge me over a period of time.

— Steve Bruce

Alan Shearer is a friend of mine and he is entitled to his opinions.

— Steve Bruce

You do get labelled in the game, and that's why I enjoyed my time managing in the Championship. I'd back myself against…

— Steve Bruce

I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United.

— Steve Bruce

Management, whether you're managing in the lower division or you're right at the top, is about getting the best out of what…

— Steve Bruce

I'm a Newcastle lad, so to be manager is every Geordie's dream.

— Steve Bruce

I'm always sad to see a manager go.

— Steve Bruce

I've said it for a long time that Aston Villa is a special club.

— Steve Bruce

It's very difficult to win a title.

— Steve Bruce

Coming to manage Newcastle was never going to be easy. But there was never a side to me that thought, 'Oh no,…

— Steve Bruce

Whether I'm 'head coach' or 'manager,' it doesn't bother me at all.

— Steve Bruce

I know what it means to the supporters of Newcastle to try and win something and realistically, the cup competitions are our…

— Steve Bruce

You have to make sure you lead from the front and put a brave face on it during the tough times to…

— Steve Bruce

Without that real spectacle of a big, noisy St James' Park or Old Trafford or the Emirates, the certain beauty of watching…

— Steve Bruce

This country always wants the underdog to win, that's in our nature.

— Steve Bruce

I look at the England job. It's not always about being the greatest coach. You've got less than a week before most…

— Steve Bruce

My job's about the accumulation of points over a 10-month season. And if you're with a team expected to be in the…

— Steve Bruce

We can all take criticism as long as it's constructive. When it's complete lies, that's when it's disappointing.

— Steve Bruce