Is it time to credit Steve Bruce?

Several years ago I wrote a piece lambasting Sunderland under Steve Bruce and how he would never move the club forward – it is now probably time that I gave the now Hull City manager the credit that he deserves.










Several years ago I wrote a piece lambasting Sunderland under Steve Bruce and how he would never move the club forward – it is now probably time that I gave the now Hull City manager the credit that he deserves.
The news that Robbie Brady will be out of action for a month has likely put a dampener on the day of Hull City supporters everywhere.
Nicklas Bendtner is still at Arsenal. Nine years have passed since he joined the club, but the striker remains an option for Arsene Wenger to use at the head of his side’s attack.
It’s hard for many to argue the toss for the Tigers survival hopes this campaign. A comprehensive 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday was their first match in the top flight for three years, and a lot has changed since then. Not least the increased amount of cash available to clubs, notably from sides hoping to cling onto their Premier League status.
What they needed?
To find someone confident of Hull City surviving in the Premier League you would probably have quite a search on your hands – with the majority of pundits tipping the Tigers for an instant Championship return.
Cardiff, Hull and Crystal Palace will be the new faces in the Premier League come the start of the new season in August so let's take this opportunity to asses each club's chances of making it more than a one season hurrah in the top division.
Titus Bramble’s career has been a rollercoaster – one that began with the promise of full England honours as he was touted as one of the most talented young centre-backs of his generation. So why does he find himself without a club at the still relatively young age of 31?
Like a fifteen year old boy who suddenly can’t get hold of his best mate at the same time his girlfriend has stopped answering his calls, I’m led to ask myself am I missing something?
Following a second place finish in the Championship and the subsequent promotion to the Premier League that follows it looks as though Hull City boss Steve Bruce is already a busy man.
The Swansea striker has told Michael Laudrup that he finally wants out of Wales seeking personal reasons for why he wants to depart.
£20m is a lot of money when you are buying potential, but is Jordan Henderson showing signs that he is starting to repay that hefty price tag?
It's the hope that kills you.
With Crystal Palace sitting in the lofty heights of 3rd position in the Championship and a genuine club legend in charge things were looking good after years of financial trouble and mediocre performances.
So Sunderland yesterday sacked Steve Bruce. Some reporters consider him an old school manager, more brawn than brain, and it looks like he will be replaced by Martin O'Neill. So is that a fair summary of the situation?
To what extent Wolves v Sunderland at Molineux can be considered to be a ‘Super Sunday’ is a debate in itself, but nonetheless, this is where Sky’s live Sunday afternoon Premier League will be broadcast from this weekend.
Manchester United will be looking for their first league win of November at home to Steve Bruce’s Sunderland at Old Trafford tomorrow afternoon.