Bruce appointed as Sunderland manager

Steve Bruce was this afternoon confirmed as Sunderland’s new manager after lengthy negotiations finally came to a successful conclusion.

Bruce appointed as Sunderland manager
Wed, 03 Jun, 2009 - 17:13

Steve Bruce was this afternoon confirmed as Sunderland’s new manager after lengthy negotiations finally came to a successful conclusion.

The 48-year-old has sealed a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light to take up the challenge of establishing the Wearsiders in the top half of the Barclays Premier League table.

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