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Blackpool reveal the appointment of Steve Bruce as their new head coach

Blackpool reveal the surprise appointment of Steve Bruce as their new head coach, yep, who saw that one coming this Tuesday night?!

The 63-year-old was last in charge of West Bromwich Albion, sacked in October 2022 after a nine-month spell in charge.

Previous to that, he was at Newcastle United, where his time in charge turned sour with the fanbase. He’s managed over 1,000 competitive matches in total, also managing the likes of Birmingham City, Hull City and Aston Villa.

He comes in at Bloomfield Road are the Tangerines waved goodbye to Neil Critchley (in his second spell) on the 21st of August.

CLUB STATEMENT:

Blackpool Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Bruce as Head Coach.

The highly experienced boss joins the Seasiders on a two-year deal alongside his long-term assistant Steve Agnew as Assistant Head Coach. Richard Keogh and Stephen Dobbie will be First-Team Coaches, with Steve Banks completing this impressive setup as Goalkeeping Coach.

Bruce brings a wealth of footballing know-how to Bloomfield Road, having managed numerous Clubs in the top two divisions of English football, achieving four promotions from The Championship to The Premier League. One of a handful of coaches who has reached the milestone of 1,000 games in Club management, the 63-year-old will take charge of training for the first time later this week.

On his appointment, Steve Bruce said:

“I’m delighted to be back in football and to take charge of this fantastic football club.

“I’d like to thank Simon, Julian and David for giving me this great opportunity. I look forward to meeting all of the staff and players in the coming days as we prepare for what we all hope will be an exciting season at Bloomfield Road.”

Owner Simon Sadler said:

“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.

“Additionally, Steve’s ability to help grow and develop not only our playing staff but also our coaching talent was important to us. Alongside his assistant Steve Agnew, there is a great opportunity for two of our former-players at the early stages of their coaching careers to learn from a duo who possess unrivalled qualities. We hope that this blend will get the very best out of our talented squad.”

Here’s how fans reacted as Blackpool reveal the appointment of Steve Bruce as their new head coach…

@DarrenHumphri12: That my friends is. A statement. UTP.

@HereLiesJeff: I mean it’s a hell of a big name and completely out of nowhere. Wow!

@RichySouthern: It won’t be pretty and it won’t end well. Really arrogant bloke that doesn’t even let people finish their sentences before butting in.

@OwenH04: My thoughts and prayers are with you lads, stay strong you poor souls

@Brett33D: Where did that come from 😂😂😂

@Sewelld22: RIP to football at Blackpool FC for a while… time for Bruceball.. hold on tight and commiserations

@msmmcglau: Great appointment. Good luck and fair play to Steve Bruce for still going when he obviously doesn’t need to – loves the game like the rest of us! 🙌🏻

@bob87722426: I feel for you’s getting him as a manager, hope for the best you will need it with him.

@GeordieLad93: Oh lads I feel so sorry for you I’ve seen some bad managers at Newcastle the last couple decades but Bruce made steve mcclaren look like Pep. Awful manager

@MontyMagic69: Thinking of you all at this sad time ❤️

@Jackk_Ross: Apologies lads

@icehockey98dad: Wow 😮 what the 🤬 , where did that come from ?? 🍊

@Conpne03: Love it lads 🤣

@bfc_areback: I did not expect that

@Matt86Holmes: I will now be looking for Blackpool results. He was brilliant for us at Hull and it’s been awful to see his reputation go down the pan since! Wish you all the success, he’s a top football guy!

@chris_lomas14: I don’t even have a response to this. But I’m here for it

@ItsSamson2: Thoughts are with Blackpool fans at this difficult time. Won’t ever be his fault when you lose a game…will blame the fans like he did to us as WBA.

@BramTheBpoolFan: Erm what??

@JamesWhitey20: KEOGH as assistant and dobbie still there. Wow. I’m speechless.

@lisamole: Oh my. You poor, poor fanbase. Condolences. It will end in tears.

@Nufc2Everything: The three stooges back at it again. Condolences Blackpool fans. 🍊

@SarahHaydon1953: I mean my mind is blown but fair play Mr.Sadler you must of dug deep in your pockets for this one 👏🏻

@GeordieKarl: Good luck Blackpool fans you’ll need it.

@craigrush39: As soon as I saw this I just thought back to Mick McCarthy. Just can’t see it working out with him in charge, but I’ll keep an open mind and see what he brings to the table

@kendallrowanx: What are you lot thinking

@yann_verenakis: Hahaha I actually on board with that

@WBA_Ollie: I am so sorry for everyone who supports Blackpool

@DanLang12: Steve Bruce has not won 3 games in a row for 14 years. Good luck he will ruin your team then take his pay off when he is sacked 👀

@danwba_: Welcome to the worst period of your clubs history 🫡

@itstangerine: Christ almighty

@karen_blundell: Just checking it’s not April fools day

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