Username
Password

Bruce signs new contract

By The Black Cats
February 25 2011

Steve Bruce has signed a new contract which will see his tenure at the Stadium of Light continue until summer 2014.

Bruce, who is now 50, steered his side to seventh in the Barclays Premier League table this season as the club aims for a top half finish for the first time in ten years.

Bruce has overseen the purchase of 13 new players on permanent contracts, with 15 moving on to new clubs. Shrewd loan signings have also bolstered the Black Cats, who lost just twice at home in the top flight in the whole of 2010 under his stewardship.

Bruce said: "I'm delighted to have signed a new contract. It's a magnificent club from top to bottom, with wonderful support and everything is in place here for a manager. We have the makings of a fantastic young team."

It's been a great challenge so far and one that my backroom team and I have relished so we're looking forward to continuing with that over the next few years."

Chairman Niall Quinn added: "It was hugely important to bring stability to this football club and I firmly believe that in Steve we have the man to do just that. In only 18 months he has re-shaped our squad beyond recognition, bringing in some fantastically talented players, many of whom are young and desperate to achieve and improve. 

"He embodies the ethos of teamwork and the importance of camaraderie in creating a wonderful spirit of togetherness amongst the players and staff."As someone born and bred in the North East he fully understands the unique passion for football in this region. He has already raised the aspirations of not only the players but also the supporters and instilled a belief in everyone that we can go on to achieve the sustained success that we all crave."

View a Printer Friendly version of this Story.

Bookmark or share this story with:

Goto Thread: Previous•Next
Message List•New Topic•Search•Log In
25 Feb, 2011 17:16 Report
The Black Cats (IP Logged)
Unregistered User
Bruce signs new contract
What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.

Reply•Quote
Goto Thread: Previous•Next
Goto: Message List•Log In

Goto: Forum List•Message List•Search•Log In
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
We record all IP addresses on the Sportnetwork message boards which may be required by the authorities in case of defamatory or abusive comment. We seek to monitor the Message Boards at regular intervals. We do not associate Sportnetwork with any of the comments and do not take responsibility for any statements or opinions expressed on the Message Boards. If you have any cause for concern over any material posted here please let us know as soon as possible by e-mailing abuse@sportnetwork.net

Sunderland Poll

Which area of the squad does Bruce need to strengthen?

See results > Submit >>