Bruce resigns as Hull manager – sources
Steve Bruce has resigned as Hull City manager, sources close to the manager have told ESPN FC.
Bruce led the Tigers back into the Premier League last season with victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship playoff final after relegation to the Championship in 2015, but his future has been the subject of speculation all summer due to the uncertainty over the ongoing takeover at the KC Stadium.
The 55-year-old, who held “informal” talks with the Football Association (FA) over the vacant England job earlier this month, has had his hands tied in this summer’s transfer window due to the uncertainty regarding the club’s ownership.
Steve Bruce has resigned as Hull City manager. #hcafc
– Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO) July 22, 2016
Hull’s current owners are currently trying to sell the club but talks over the takeover have been put off until September, placing more question marks over Hull’s plans in the transfer market.
Bruce addressed speculation about his future last month when he said in a club statement: “As far as I am concerned, it is business as usual.
“It is simply not correct that I have been told I cannot sign any players as reported in the media this week. We are already looking at potential targets.”
Hull have yet to bring in any new signings this summer as they prepare for life back in the Premier League and Bruce has been left frustrated in his bid to strengthen his squad.
