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“I am very disappointed and saddened to see Steve go, having made personal attempts to make him stay. But given the divisions within Sheffield United this has not been possible” – chief suit Carlo Colombotti, May 1999.Steve Bruce returns - this time it’s unlucky Blackpool.
“We have mutually agreed that it is in both [Huddersfield]’s and Steve’s best interests that this amicable agreement has been reached” – chief suit Barry Rubery, October 2000.
“Following four incredible seasons with [Hull City] including two promotions and our first ever FA Cup final, we can confirm that manager Steve Bruce has left the club by mutual consent” – club statement, July 2016.
“[Aston Villa] would like to place on record our gratitude to Steve and his team for their hard work and commitment. We wish them well for the future” – club statement, October 2018.
“The club is disappointed to learn via a public statement issued by Newcastle United that it has appointed former Sheffield Wednesday staff Steve Bruce” – club statement, July 2019.
“Newcastle United would like to place on record its gratitude to Steve for his contribution and wishes him well for the future” – club statement, October 2021.
“[West Brom] would like to place on record its thanks to Steve Bruce and his coaching staff for their efforts since arriving in February” – club statement, October 2022.
“I’m confident that Steve’s experience and leadership qualities will be a tremendous asset for Blackpool Football Club. His organised approach coupled with his desire to build a hardworking and entertaining side is a large part of what attracted us to him” – owner Simon Sadler, September 2024.