And that means the Corbridge-born man, who was recently handed the Head Coach job at Newcastle United, has worn his fair share of club tracksuits over the years. We take a look at Bruce’s ever-changing wardrobe – as he prepares to start his reign at St James’s Park following the Premier League Asia Trophy:
1. Sheffield United
Bruce's first managerial fashion statement - a Le Coq Sportif sweatshirt at Bramall Lane Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Huddersfield Town
Far more layers required at Huddersfield, it seems... Photo: David Rogers
3. Steve Bruce
Bruce went back to the sweatshirt at Crystal Palace - and again it was a Le Coq Sportif number (what happened with them, anyway?) Photo: Tom Shaw
4. Birmingham City
A Lonsdale tracksuit awaited Bruce at Birmingham City Photo: PAUL ELLIS