Source: Team_Talk
Cats boss wants time to shine
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes the Black Cats will flourish if he is allowed a lengthy spell at the helm at the Stadium of Light.[LNB] Bruce took over in June last year and guided them to 13th in the Premier League in his first season in charge.[LNB]Bruce's men have made a solid start to the current campaign and have managed recent draws against Arsenal and Liverpool.[LNB]The former Birmingham and Wigan coach, 49, believes it is crucial that he is given time to mould a successful team and is confident his young squad will achieve success in the future.[LNB]"We've made something like 30 changes (going) out in 18 months and we've gone for young players," he told the Northern Echo. [LNB]"I can see the makings, if we get a fair crack of the whip, of a very decent team. [LNB]"When they get together and play a bit more, like (Jordan) Henderson and (Ahmed) Elmohamody from Egypt; they all played exceptionally well (at Liverpool) - along with my two centre backs. [LNB]"We played really well against Arsenal and I should have freshened it up for the League Cup against West Ham. I made a mistake. But overall I'm very pleased. [LNB]"I'm 15/16 months in to the job but I'd still like another year to see where we are. I think we've made big strides."[LNB]Bruce was commenting after backing under-pressure Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson, who has come in for some criticism despite only taking over at Anfield in the summer.[LNB]The Sunderland boss added: "It is very difficult to judge anyone after five or six games or 15 months.[LNB]"I think Liverpool have the right man in charge. He has got vast experience. It is a difficult time.[LNB]"Always in my experience if it is not right above you then it filters down, even at Liverpool."
