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.
17. 4th - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Manchester United (28.73%)
Solskjaer survived calls for him to be sacked following United’s Champions League exit at the group stage to bounce back and guide the club to the top of the Premier League table. Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
Well, this is a bit surprising. What has poor Dean Smith done to warrant 28% of negative tweets? Aston Villa are 8th in the Premier League table, and just five points off the top four! Photo: Pool
Bruce is under significant pressure from Newcastle fans after the defeat to bottom club Sheffield United extended their winless run to eight matches. Many supporters want him sacked, which largely explains the 32.89% of negative tweets. Photo: Pool
Topping the troll list is Lampard. Having spent a stunning £222million last summer, mostly on attacking talent, ninth position in the Premier League table can only be described as an underwhelming return. Photo: Mike Hewitt