Source: Daily_Mail
Bruce is still 'perfect' at Sunderland, insists Quinn after Chelsea mauling
Niall Quinn insists Steve Bruce is still 'the perfect manager' for Sunderland, despite Saturday's 7-2 thrashing at Chelsea and a run of one win in 12.[LNB]Bruce is under increasing pressure from unhappy Sunderland supporters after losing ground in the Premier League following their early season promise and home wins over Arsenal and Liverpool.[LNB]But Sunderland chairman Quinn has insisted the pair are building for the future and will not be sidebracked by the miserable defeat at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] Nightmare: Steve Bruce watched his side concede seven goals on Saturday[LNB]Quinn was due to appear with Bruce on Sky's Goals On Sunday programme, but his manager pulled out of the broadcast following Saturday's result.[LNB]'A day like yesterday hurts, but it's also a true test,' said Quinn. 'I know one thing - Steve is the perfect man for our club and I mean that. I'm not here to pat him on the back and I'm saying that the day after a horrific result.[LNB] Seven up: Joe Cole heads home for Chelsea on a miserable afternoon for Sunderland at Stamford Bridge[LNB]'We've got a great guy who own the club who shuns the limelight. We've got a manager who knows what the club is about, who is from the region and knows it's different, who knows what it takes.[LNB]'He hasn't had the best of luck with injuries and suspensions and he's not got he thing rolling the way he wants in the last few weeks, everybody knows that, but I also know it's possible and that it's there again and my role as chairman is to support that.'[LNB] Sunderland and Stoke in £4m fight for United goalkeeper Ben Foster Sunderland chief Quinn blasts 'stupid' window as a money-maker for agentsSUNDERLAND FC
