Nixon, Alan (26 June 1998). "United move to keep Kidd from Everton". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022 . Retrieved 26 November 2007. The plotlines are far-fetched yet so incredible. However, Bruce would rather forget about his brief time as an author Instone, David (27 November 2006). "Burnley 1 Birmingham City 2: Bendtner's guile brings best out of Birmingham". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022 . Retrieved 5 September 2008. So, with above quoted paragraph, we open with Barnes holding a knife over Duffy’s dead body and then the following exchange between Barnes and his immediately suspicious assistant coach, Eddie Carberry;

Steve Bruce: Hull boss holds England manager talks". BBC Sport. 19 July 2016 . Retrieved 19 July 2016.Luke Edwards (17 July 2019). "Sheffield Wednesday respond angrily to Steve Bruce's confirmation as new Newcastle head coach". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 23 July 2019. I just hoped that he and Michelle would behave responsibly. If he were to beat her up, or even strike her once or twice, I would feel guilty. Hayes, Alex (16 March 2003). "Football: Upson's choice puts the down days in the past". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022 . Retrieved 28 September 2007. Steve Bruce showed that you can be one of the best defenders of your generation and yet never play for your country.

Steve Bruce contract details leaked to Newcastle, Sheffield Wednesday believe". Sky Sports. 24 July 2019 . Retrieved 25 July 2019. Hughes, Rob (23 November 1994). "Cantona key to United's ignition – Football". The Times. London . Retrieved 6 January 2016. Bruce in the middle". Evening Star. Ipswich. 4 September 2007. Archived from the original on 10 June 2008.Hughes, Rob (4 May 1993). "Old Trafford stands united in celebration – Football". The Times. London . Retrieved 6 January 2016. A rapturous reception - but Newcastle owners given stark reminder of task ahead' ". BBC Sport. 17 October 2021 . Retrieved 18 October 2021.

Perhaps the series’ real legacy is yet to come, as it births a new football-wide passion for crime writing among lumpen, steadfast defenders with heads like baseball mitts, a good GCSE, and a truly great car. It featured fictional footballer Michael Blade who, as well as being "a soccer hero playing in the games of his life", just happened to be "a secret superhero fighting in the battles of his life... for the lives of everyone". Busy boy.

Bruce claims April's Barclays Manager of the Month award". Premier League. 14 May 2021 . Retrieved 14 May 2021. In 1999, Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce flirted with the idea of becoming a writer Credit: PA:Press Association Steve Bruce: Hull manager admits his side 'were not good enough' ". BBC Sport. 24 May 2015 . Retrieved 24 May 2015. Bruce's autobiography, Heading for Victory, was published in 1994. In 1999, while manager of Huddersfield, he wrote a trio of novels: Striker!, Sweeper! and Defender!. The books centred on fictional football manager Steve Barnes, based on Bruce, who solved murder mysteries and thwarted terrorists. Bruce later expressed his embarrassment at the books, which have become sought-after collectables. [204] [205] He intended to publish a new autobiography in late 2019 but the book was postponed indefinitely due to the deaths of his parents and his desire to concentrate on his job at Newcastle. [206] Playing statistics Appearances and goals by club, season and competition