SI.com · Oct 4, 2018
Why Steve Bruce's Consistent Failures Mean He Only Has Himself to Blame for Aston Villa Sacking
In just over a week's time Steve Bruce would have been celebrating his two-year anniversary as Aston Villa manager. However, that that occasion will not occur after he was sacked by the club on Wednesday.
The veteran boss will have struggled to sleep the night before his sacking after his side were involved in one of the most dramatic nights of his 20-year managerial career.
Villa recorded a 3-3 draw at home to bottom-of-the-table Preston, with Glenn Whelan missing a 97th-minute penalty and a supporter throwing a cabbage at Bruce, after they blew a two-goal lead.