Alex Bruce becomes new Head Coach at Rotherham United
ALEX Bruce has been confirmed as the new Head Coach of Rotherham United.
The son of vastly experienced manager Steve Bruce, the 41-year-old has signed a two-year contract at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Bruce jnr worked with Karl Robinson when Salford City reached the League Two play-offs last season.
He also coached under his dad at West Brom and had a stint at non-league Macclesfield Town before joining the staff at Salford.
Bruce was on-hand to oversee the first team’s return to pre-season training this morning.
Bruce’s playing career took him to clubs including Ipswich Town, Leeds United and Hull City.
He has become Rotherham’s sixth manager or head coach in four years.
The new man will work alongside Head of Football Steve McClaren in trying to revive the club’s fortunes following its fall back into League Two for the first time in 13 years.
An announcement on the rest of the coaching staff is expected in due course.