Former Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City, Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town boss open to management return

Former Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City, Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town boss Steve Bruce is open to a return to management.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 19th Mar 2024, 14:05 BST

The 63-year-old has been out of work since October 2022, when he was relieved of his duties at West Bromwich Albion. He has since been linked with various roles but a return to the dugout has failed to materialise.

Among the posts Bruce has been mentioned as a possible candidate for is the South Korea national team job. Bruce has never led an international side, despite having been in management since 1998.

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Speaking to talkSPORT about the possibility of taking the reins, he said: "Is international management maybe something I would look at? Yes. I would do, and to be fair, South Korea have got a hell of a good team at the moment and all the rest of it.

Steve Bruce was dismissed by West Bromwich Albion in 2022. Image: David Rogers/Getty ImagesSteve Bruce was dismissed by West Bromwich Albion in 2022. Image: David Rogers/Getty Images
Steve Bruce was dismissed by West Bromwich Albion in 2022. Image: David Rogers/Getty Images

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"However, I believe they have appointed an interim [Hwang Sun-hong], so I'm not against anything, but my missus might have something to say to me if I go South Korea!”

He was also asked whether he dreamt of landing the Manchester United job, having represented the Red Devils as a player. Bruce admitted he would love to take the role on – but threw cold water on the possibility of it ever happening.

He said: "Any manager [would have]. It's got to be the pinnacle, hasn't it? It's a wonderful, great footballing club, but I don't think that's going to happen - unfortunately."