2 pros and 2 cons to West Brom appointing Steve Bruce as the club’s new manager

Steve Bruce was announced as West Brom manager earlier this week following the sacking of Valerien Ismael after a poor run of form. 

The former Newcastle United manager makes his return to the Championship after he left the Magpies in November following their takeover by the Public Investment Fund. 

But Bruce is well renowned in football and brings a wealth of experience with him, especially at Championship level which is certainly something West Brom need at the moment. 

Success for Bruce is difficult to measure as his career hasn’t been laden with trophies at managerial level. But he has excelled at getting the best out of sides and getting them punching way above their weight.

With that in mind, we look at 2 pros and 2 cons to West Brom appointing Steve Bruce as the clubs new manager. 

Bruce is somewhat of an expert at delivering promotion from the Championship into the Premier League. His CV includes two promotions with Birmingham City and two with Hull City, as well as a playoff final with Aston Villa. 

He gained his first promotions for Hull and Birmingham in each of his first seasons, suggesting that he’s capable of turning the fortunes of clubs around quickly. 

Bruce has 1000 games as a manager under his belt and certainly knows his stuff and importantly, his record at Championship level is exemplary having had some degree of success with every side he’s managed at this level.

The former Manchester United defender has proved time and time again that he’s able to squeeze quality of individuals. 

Looking at Hull City stint, you can highlight the development of Harry Maguire, Andy Robertson, Robert Snodgrass and Robbie Brady who all went onto make big money moves elsewhere. 

He created a close knit group at Hull