Stephen Roger Bruce is an English professional football manager and former player who played as a center-back. He most recently managed West Bromwich Albion. Born in Corbridge, Northumberland, he was a promising schoolboy footballer but was rejected by several professional clubs.
Meet Alex Bruce And Amy Bruce
Bruce has been married since 1983 to his wife Janet, who he met at school. The pair have two children, Alex and Amy. Alex is a professional soccer player who also played for Manchester United. However, he is more well known for his spell at Hull where he was signed by his father in 2012.
Bruce senior grew up a Newcastle United fan and would even sneak into St James’ Park as a kid to watch his team play.
Bruce was born in Corbridge in Northumberland, the elder of two sons of Joe and Sheenagh Bruce. His father was local, and his mother had been born in Bangor in Northern Ireland. The family lived in Daisy Hill near Wallsend,[6] and Bruce attended Benfield School.