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Steve Bruce says managing Aston Villa would be 'a terrific job' and is 'hoping to hear something this week'

Steve Bruce believes managing Aston Villa would be 'a terrific job' and hopes to hear if he will be appointed this week.

The former Birmingham and Hull manager has held initial discussions with Villa and is now considered the leading contender for the position along with current caretaker boss Steve Clarke.

'I've had a chat with them. That's as far as it's gone,' Bruce told Sky Sports' Goals on Sunday programme.

Steve Bruce has declared his interest in filling the vacant managerial position at Aston Villa
Steve Bruce has declared his interest in filling the vacant managerial position at Aston Villa
Bruce, who left Hull in the summer, said managing Villa would be 'a terrific job'u00a0
Bruce, who left Hull in the summer, said managing Villa would be 'a terrific job'
The former Sunderland has held talks with the Midlands outfit about the vacant position
The former Sunderland has held talks with the Midlands outfit about the vacant position
Aston Villa are currently on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Roberto Di Matteo
Aston Villa are currently on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Roberto Di Matteo

'They did say they're in a process, which you have to respect.