‘I’d like to’ - Steve Bruce makes Newcastle United U-turn to evoke inner Tyson Fury

Steve Bruce is making a managerial comeback after being announced as the new Blackpool boss.

Iconic sporting revivals in recent times have featured Tyson Fury’s heavyweight return and a Tom Brady-inspired Super Bowl triumph for the New England Patriots seven years ago. Now former Newcastle United manager Bruce is launching a resurgence after an extended break,

The 63-year-old revealed following his Toon exit in October 2021 that he may never manage again. Bruce told The Telegraph: “I think this might be my last job. It's not just about me, it's taken its toll on my whole family because they are all Geordies and I can't ignore that.

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“When we were doing ok results wise, it was ‘yeah but the style of football is rubbish’ or I was just ‘lucky’. It was ridiculous and persistent, even when the results were good.”

That promise lasted just five months as Bruce was drafted in to take charge of a struggling West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies sacked him before the year was out and he had remained jobless since.

However, Bruce has been given a fresh opportunity by Blackpool after flirting with a managerial return. He was linked with the Republic of Ireland hot seat but will now look to drag the Seasiders from the League One relegation zone.

Blackpool sit third bottom and winless following a 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers. Speaking after the appointment, Bruce said: “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.”