Steve Bruce

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."