'Wow! Wasn't expecting that' - the Blackpool faithful react to Steve Bruce's shock Bloomfield Road appointment
Blackpool fans on social media have been reacting to news that Steve Bruce has been appointed the new boss at Bloomfield Road.
The Seasiders made the shock announcement that the former Newcastle, West Brom and Aston Villa boss will succeed Neil Critchley as head coach immediately after their Bristol Steet Motors victory against Crewe on Tuesday night.
The 63-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Blackpool, who sit third from bottom in the table after failing to win any of their opening four League One games of the new season.
He’ll be joined in the Bloomfield Road dugout by long-term assistant Steve Agnew, with Richard Keogh and Stephen Dobbie to be first-team coaches.
Thirteen days have passed since Blackpool parted company with Critchley. Bruce’s appointment has come as a complete surprise – and that’s reflected in what fans have been posting on X, following news of the appointment.
Here’s a selecion of the views shared...
@HereLiesJeff: I mean it's a hell of a big name and completely out of nowhere. Wow!
@Brett33D: Where did that come from?
@SarahHaydon1953: I mean my mind is blown but fair play Mr.Sadler you must of dug deep in your pockets for this one.
@cruane1911: Where has this come from? such odd timing as well.
@Smudge10000: Wasn't what I was expecting but I'll give him my backing, hopefully Keogh stays as number 2!
@JamesWhitey20: I’m shell shocked. Wow. Where on EARTH has that come from!!????
@bfc_areback: I did not expect that.
@icehockey98dad: Wow, what the..., where did that come from??
@SarahHaydon1953: What the hell! That was not who I expected.
@MrGilpinPE: Wow!!!! What an appointment!!