Aston Villa have replaced Roberto Di Matteo with Steve Bruce this afternoon and, given the circumstances, they’ve made a considerable step up.
Steve Bruce has experience of getting teams promoted from the Championship and into the Premier League which is what Aston Villa need to do as soon as possible.
Their fellow relegated clubs Newcastle and Norwich are both vying for the automatic promotion places and hopefully Bruce can mastermind a great recovery for Villa and get them in contention for promotion.
Speaking to the official site, Bruce is very happy to be here at Villa Park:
“It’s a wonderful opportunity. It is one of the big clubs of this country. To be given the opportunity to manage it is terrific.
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“I relish the challenge of trying to take the Club where it wants to go and needs to be – and try to turn around the misfortune we seem to have had over the past few years. I am absolutely delighted to have been given the chance. I hope I can do my stuff.”
Outspoken owner Tony Xia has also welcomed the former Sunderland and Hull manager, stating that he is excited to be working with the experienced manager.
“I’m delighted to welcome Steve to the football Club. With his track record, not only at leading teams to promotion from the Championship but also vast experience in the Premier League, I believe we have secured the services of an excellent manager.
“I have had good conversations with Steve and we look forward to working with him.”
Steve Bruce’s first match in charge of Villa is this Saturday when they welcome Wolves to Villa Park.
