Blackpool appoint Steve Bruce as new supervisor as former Newcastle and West Brom boss returns to work after two years

Blackpool have introduced the appointment of Steve Bruce as their new supervisor.

The 63-year-old has signed a two-year take care of the membership together with his long-term assistant Steve Agnew becoming a member of him.

The previous Man United defender has been out of a job since being sacked by West Brom in October, 2022.

He’s one among few coaches to have managed over 1,000 membership video games, having taken cost of 11 British groups.

On his appointment, Steve Bruce stated: ‘I am delighted to be again in soccer and to take cost of this unbelievable soccer membership.

‘I might prefer to thank Simon, Julian and David for giving me this nice alternative. I look ahead to assembly all the employees and gamers within the coming days as we put together for what all of us hope will likely be an thrilling season at Bloomfield Highway.’

Proprietor Simon Sadler stated: ‘I am assured that Steve’s expertise and management qualities will likely be an amazing asset for Blackpool Soccer Membership. 

‘His organised method coupled together with his want to construct a hardworking and entertaining aspect is a big a part of what attracted us to him.

‘Moreover, Steve’s capability to assist develop and develop not solely our taking part in employees but additionally our teaching expertise was necessary to us. 

‘Alongside his assistant Steve Agnew, there’s a nice alternative for 2 of our former-players on the early phases of their teaching careers to be taught from a duo who possess unrivalled qualities. We hope that this mix will get the easiest out of our proficient squad.’  

Richard Keogh and Stephen Dobbie will likely be First-Staff Coaches, with Steve Banks finishing this spectacular setup as Goalkeeping Coach.