The most 'trolled' Premier League managers - here's where Newcastle United's Steve Bruce ranks
A recent study has determined the most ‘trolled’ Premier League managers – so where does Steve Bruce rank?
By Jordan Cronin
Published 14th Jan 2021, 15:35 BST
The 60-year-old is under pressure from Newcastle United fans after Tuesday’s defeat to bottom club Sheffield United extended the Magpies’ winless run to eight matches.
A number of supporters called for Bruce to leave his role on social media, but it seems he will be given time to try and turn things around.
RantCasino.comhave conducted research to find out which Premier League manager has received the most abuse on Twitter.
They used SEMrush to analyse thousands of tweets, taking into consideration the number of positive words in comparison to negative words tweeted towards them.
Scroll and click through the pages to see where Bruce ranks, compared to his top-flight colleagues:
RantCasino.comhave conducted research to find out which Premier League manager has received the most abuse on Twitter.
9. 12th - Ralph Hasenhuttl - Southampton (21.39%)
Had quite the turnaround since that 9-0 defeat to Leicester in October 2019, taking the Saints from relegation favourites to European contenders. Photo: Clive Rose
10. 11th - Brendan Rodgers - Leicester City (21.39%)
Rodgers has transformed Leicester into Champions League contenders for one and half seasons now. The Foxes currently sit 4th in the Premier League table, four points off top spot. Photo: Pool
Bielsa’s approach to matches has been questioned over the last few weeks but Leeds fans love him, and that’s all that matters. Despite some negativity, there is a large amount of admiration for the Argentine with 58% of tweets positive. Photo: Pool