Blackpool expose the surprise consultation of Steve Bruce as their brand-new head coach, yep, who saw that a person 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 handled over 1,000 competitive matches in overall, likewise handling the similarity Birmingham City, Hull City and Aston Villa.

He can be found in at Bloomfield Road are the Tangerines waved farewell to Neil Critchley (in his 2nd spell) on the 21st of August.

Blackpool Football Club is thrilled to reveal the consultation of Steve Bruce as Head Coach.

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— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) September 3, 2024

“I’ve come here to try and take the Club and it’s supporters where they want to get back to. Hopefully, we can give them something to shout about.”

The very first words from our brand-new Head Coach, Steve Bruce.

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— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) September 3, 2024

CLUB DECLARATION:

Blackpool Football Club is thrilled to reveal the consultation of Steve Bruce as Head Coach.

The extremely experienced employer signs up with the Seasiders on a two-year offer along with his long-lasting assistant Steve Agnew as Assistant Head Coach. Richard Keogh and Stephen Dobbie will be First-Team Coaches, with Steve Banks finishing this outstanding setup as Goalkeeping Coach.

Bruce brings a wealth of footballing knowledge to Bloomfield Road, having actually handled various Clubs in the leading 2 departments of English football, accomplishing 4 promos from The Championship to The Premier League. One of a handful of coaches who has actually reached the turning point of 1,000 video games in Club management, the 63-year-old will organize training for the very first time later on today.

On his consultation, Steve Bruce stated:

“I’m thrilled to be back in football and to organize this great 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 stated:

“I’m positive that Steve’s experience and management qualities will be an incredible possession for Blackpool Football Club. His arranged method combined with his desire to develop a hardworking and amusing side is a big 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 responded as Blackpool expose the consultation of Steve Bruce as their brand-new head coach…

@DarrenHumphri12: That my buddies is. A declaration. UTP.

@HereLiesJeff: I suggest it’s a hell of a huge name and entirely out of no place. Wow!

@RichySouthern: It won’t be quite and it won’t end well. Really conceited chap that doesn’t even let individuals complete their sentences before butting in.

@OwenH04: My ideas and prayers are with you lads, remain strong you bad souls

@Brett33D: Where did that originated from

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

@msmmcglau: Great consultation. Good luck and reasonable play to Steve Bruce for still going when he certainly doesn’t require to – likes the video game like the rest people!

@bob87722426: I feel for you’s getting him as a supervisor, expect the very best you will require it with him.

@GeordieLad93: Oh lads I feel so sorry for you I’ve seen some bad supervisors at Newcastle the last couple years however Bruce made steve mcclaren appear like Pep. Awful supervisor

@MontyMagic69: Thinking of you all at this unfortunate time

@Jackk_Ross: Apologies lads

@icehockey98dad: Wow what the , where did that originated from ??

@Conpne03: Love it lads

@bfc_areback: I did not anticipate that

@Matt86Holmes: I will now be searching for Blackpool results. He was fantastic for us at Hull and it’s been horrible to see his credibility decrease the pan given that! Wish you all the success, he’s a leading football guy!

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

@ItsSamson2: Thoughts are with Blackpool fans at this tough time. Won’t ever be his fault when you lose a video 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 bad, bad fanbase. Condolences. It will end in tears.

@Nufc2Everything: The 3 stooges back at it once again. Condolences Blackpool fans.

@SarahHaydon1953: I suggest my mind is blown however reasonable play Mr.Sadler you should of dug deep in your pockets for this one

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

@craigrush39: As quickly as I saw this I simply reflected to Mick McCarthy. Just can’t see it exercising with him in charge, however I’ll keep an open mind and see what he gives the table

@kendallrowanx: What are you lot believing

@yann_verenakis: Hahaha I in fact on board with that

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

@DanLang12: Steve Bruce has actually not won 3 video games in a row for 14 years. Good luck he will destroy your group then take his settle when he is sacked

@danwba_: Welcome to the worst duration of your clubs history

@itstangerine: Christ almighty

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

How’s the donkey trips did ya state? https://t.co/GYWzZTefNJ pic.twitter.com/AsUUJAm8Fl

— Blackandwhitebanter (@bnwbanter) September 3, 2024