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Sunderland have confirmed that they have parted company with manager Steve B
ruce after an inauspicious start to the Premier League season.
Bruce: Took over at Sunderland in 2009
GettyImagesBruce: Took over at Sunderland in 2009
The Wearsiders spent heavily in the summer to completely overhaul their squa
d, with the likes of Craig Gardner, Connor Wickham, Wes Brown and John O'She
a arriving at the Stadium of Light. They also signed Niklas Bendtner on loan
from Arsenal.
But Bruce struggled to get the new players to gel, with his side only record
ing two wins from their opening 13 games.
Bruce's position always looked in jeopardy once Niall Quinn resigned as chai
rman last month. Quinn was Bruce's main ally in the Stadium of Light boardro
om, while incoming chairman and owner Ellis Short was believed to be unconvi
nced by the former Wigan boss.
And with Sunderland currently foundering in 16th place, just two points abov
e the relegation zone, Short decided it was time to act, bringing to an end
Bruce's two-year tenure in the north east even though Bruce led them to tent
h in the table last term.
"This has been a difficult time for everyone at Sunderland and is not a situ
ation that any of us envisaged or expected to be in," Short told the club's
official website.
"It is my job as chairman to act in the best interests of our football club
at all times and I can assure everyone that this is not a decision that I ha
ve taken lightly. Sadly results this season have simply not been good enough
and I feel the time is right to make a change.
"Steve has acted with honesty and integrity throughout, which is testament t
o the character and commitment he has shown during his time at Sunderland.
"I would like to personally place on record my thanks to him for his signifi
cant contribution to our football club over the past two and a half years an
d everyone here at Sunderland naturally wishes him the very best for the fut
ure.
"I would also like to thank our fans, who have endured a trying start to the
season. Their support continues to be the driving force behind our club and
is vital as we now look to the future."
Early reports suggest that Martin O'Neill and Mark Hughes are the favourites
to replace Bruce, with Steve McClaren and Rafa Benitez also suggested as po
tential candidates. | z*******n
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