Chris Dunlavy

Steve Bruce said he was tempted out of retirement when West Brom came calling in February. Seven months on, he probably wishes he’d stayed on the golf course.
Pre-weekend, the 61-year-old had won just seven of his 26 games in charge, with a 3-2 defeat to rivals Birmingham in midweek leaving the Baggies in 20th position.

They were above the relegation zone only on goal difference, a remarkable statistic when you consider the club were sixth when Bruce took charge and used the summer transfer window to procure two of the Championship’s most productive midfielders in John Swif...