The Newcastle United head coach’s time in the dugout first began in 1998 with Sheffield United. Since then, he’s managed 999 games across 10 different teams, tasting victory 376 times (as per SoccerBase).
And on Tyneside, the 60-year-old is enduring one of the toughest spells in management, with Magpies fans chanting for him to leave after a winless start to the campaign.
Here, we take a look at Bruce’s win percentage at Newcastle and how it compares to the 10 other clubs he’s managed.
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5. Sheffield Wednesday (2019) - 38.9%
Bruce caused outrage at Hillsborough when he resigned after just six months in charge to take up the vacant position at Newcastle, forcing Mike Ashley to pay compensation. His record - managed 18, won 7, drew 8 and lost three. Photo: George Wood
6. Huddersfield Town (1999-00) - 37.9%
Huddersfield, in the old First Division, sacked Bruce at the beginning of his second season due to a loss of form that previously saw the Terriers miss out on the play-offs. He won 25 of his 66 matches. Photo: David Rogers
7. Wigan Athletic (2001) - 37.5% (1st spell)
Having taken charge of the final eight games of the campaign, Bruce helped Wigan reach the old Second Division playoffs but soon departed after their semi-final defeat. Record - managed 8, won 3, drew 2, lost 3. Photo: David Rogers
8. Birmingham City (2001-07) - 37%
Bruce oversaw 270 matches in his six years at Birmingham - the most of his managerial career to date - winning 100 but also losing 100. Photo: CARL DE SOUZA