sacked Neil Critchley<\/a> on 21 August having started their campaign with back-to-back defeats.<\/p>\nBruce’s long-term assistant Steve Agnew will join him at Bloomfield Road, along with coaches Richard Keogh, Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks.<\/p>\n
“I’m delighted to be back in football and to take charge of this fantastic football club,” Bruce told the club website.<\/p>\n
“I’d like to thank Simon, Julian and David for giving me this great opportunity. I look forward to meeting all of the staff and players in the coming days as we prepare for what we all hope will be an exciting season at Bloomfield Road.”<\/p>\n
The role is Bruce’s 13th job in management since retiring as a player in 1999, and the 12th club he has managed after two spells at Wigan.<\/p>\n
His appointment was announced moments after Blackpool beat Crewe 4-1 in the EFL Trophy.<\/p>\n
“I’m confident that Steve’s experience and leadership qualities will be a tremendous asset for Blackpool,” owner Simon Sadler added.<\/p>\n
“His organised approach coupled with his desire to build a hardworking and entertaining side is a large part of what attracted us to him.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditionally, Steve’s ability to help grow and develop not only our playing staff but also our coaching talent was important to us. <\/p>\n
“Alongside his assistant Steve Agnew, there is a great opportunity for two of our former players at the early stages of their coaching careers to learn from a duo who possess unrivalled qualities. <\/p>\n
“We hope that this blend will get the very best out of our talented squad.”<\/p>\n
Bruce will have to wait until 14 September to take charge of his new side for the first time, when they face Exeter at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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