Unlike at the end of his stint at Aston Villa, Bruce did not face the ignominy of being pelted with cabbages on his way out, but just 12 days on from the club’s takeover, he has paid the price for the club’s renewed ambition under its new owners. Only Sheffield United, West Brom, Crystal Palace and Southampton conceded more goals. Last season, a 12th-placed finish looked respectable on paper, but they were 14 points off the top half. I find the whole thing very, very disappointing, as anybody would, I suppose.” Those fans have now got their wish with the new owners dispensing of the 60-year-old’s services. When the same song was directed at him in the draw with Southampton, he had responded: “They’re entitled to their opinion. During the 3-2 defeat to Tottenham, fans could once again be heard chanting “we want Brucie out”.
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