'We know what's required:' Blackpool coach confident Steve Bruce can replicate Hull City and Aston Villa achievements

Since arriving at Bloomfield Road last month, the pair have guided the club to four consecutive wins in League One.

Agnew has worked under Bruce several times since 2012, with a successful stint at Hull City kicking off their working partnership.

While with the Tigers, the East Yorkshire outfit won promotion to the Premier League on two occasions as well as reaching an FA Cup.

Since then, they’ve had spells together with Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United and West Brom.

“It’s been 10 or 11 years we’ve been together - we just bounce off each other nicely,” Agnew said.

“We get on well, but at times we have discussions where we have different views and challenge each other. The success we’ve had has been enjoyable, and we’re determined to make it a success at Blackpool.

“We went in at Hull and got promoted in the first season, then we got to a cup final and played in Europe, so that was terrific. At Villa we got to a play-off final. Between us we know what’s required to be a successful team.”

Prior to taking the Blackpool job, Bruce had been out of football for two years following difficult spells with both Newcastle and West Brom.

Agnew states the 63-year-old is delighted to be back involved in the game, and is enjoying his time on the Fylde Coast so far.

“He’s in great form, apart from being a little bit sick this week, he bounces into the training ground every morning with a big smile on his face - the wins help that,” he added.

“He’s missed it and he was keen to get back into management because that’s what he’s good at.

“He’s got a great presence, and a great way of motivating the group, and he’s thoroughly enjoying it. Long may it continue that supporters are singing his name.”