Bruce unveiled as latest Sunderland saviour leaving Wigan to step up hunt for new boss

03 June 2009 16:16
Steve Bruce has signed a three-year deal to become Sunderland's new manager.[LNB]The former Manchester United defender leaves Barclays Premier League rivals Wigan Athletic to head to the Stadium of Light on a £60,000-a-week deal.[LNB]Bruce, who supports Sunderland's arch rivals Newcastle, will be tasked with reviving the Blacks Cats after they narrowly avoided relegation at the end of the season.[LNB]Wigan will now continue their hunt for a replacement with Swansea boss Roberto Martinez heading the list of contenders.[LNB] Welcome: Steve Bruce is heading to the north-east[LNB] More to follow...[LNB] Steve Bruce eyes Spurs striker Darren Bent as first Sunderland signingSunderland set to unveil new boss Bruce as Wigan battle Celtic to land MartinezNORTHERN EXPOSURE: Dear Steve, here's the secret to succeeding at Sunderland - win games and spend wisely!SUNDERLAND FC

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