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

Steve Bruce has signed a three-year deal to become Sunderland's new manager.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.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.Wigan will now continue their hunt for a replacement with Swansea boss Roberto Martinez heading the list of contenders. Welcome: Steve Bruce is heading to the north-east More to follow. 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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