Steve Bruce - officially confirmed (as Sheffield Wednesday boss)

[West Derby Villan]

A very likeable bloke and I like him

[spinksy the bfg]

Said "I'm used to them calling me potato head!" and "It's the biggest club I've ever managed". Saying all the right things, very good press conference. I like the way he handles himself.

it's good he takes it as banter, not a celebrity manger like big Ron,  but he has a little personality,  to be fair you limited these days in how much character you can show.

[cheltenhamlion]

The Potato Head quip in the presser was quite amusing.

[brian green]

Monty is a good name for a Villa fan's dog.  Bernard Montgomery of Alamein was a Villa fan when he was with the Warwicks in Golden Hillock Road.  I heard that he had his own reserved seat in the Trinity, later adorned with a little brass plate.  We also have a noted poster Monty, a bit of a duffer but a jolly good egg.  Let the mutt remain Monty.

[cheltenhamlion]

My Uncle is fiercely proud of his Cheltonian heritage and it was he who turned me into an amateur military historian such was his love of the topic.

Bizarrely though this also resulted in his pets having odd names. When I was a kid he had King Charles spaniel named Arthur Harris.

[Ian.]

A very likeable bloke and I like him

He's always been a decent and likeable chap. He's always carried himself well. I think he's one of the honest ones in football too. I hope we don't spoil him! For some reason I have a feeling he will win over the few who have their doubts.

I wasn't over keen myself, it just as it seemed a safe and uninspiring move. I suppose it's natural to want something that sounds exciting and adventurous, but maybe it's not always the best choice.

[Gareth]

I used to have my hair cut at the same barbers as Steve Bruce in Knowle. I know this doesn't help in any way but I thought I would mention it.

That's shattered another illusion for me, I always thought that was a ladies haircut from the salon not a barber shop butchering grrr

[manic-road]

Bruce came across very well in the press interview, he genuinely looks delighted to be at one of the biggest clubs in the country, just need a win on Saturday to get some momentum going for the rest of the season.

[CJ]

I like the bloke, don't give a flying fuck that he managed our unwashed neighbours, and think he'll do a great job for us. Right manager for where we are right now.

[Duncan Shaw]

What an excellent first press conference, feeling optimistic!

[QuintonVilla]

This isn't like McLeish where a lot of noses were laughing at us for having him and his dour football. They're gutted that Bruce has come here which makes it even sweeter.

[PeterWithesShin]

You can watch the interview on the Villa Facebook page. Interview

[The Edge]

The Potato Head quip in the presser was quite amusing.

TBF to Brucie the potato head moniker is no longer applicable. He's lost weight and his face had definitely slimmer plus he has definitely had work on his fucked up nose. What a spoilsport. UTV

[Goldie.7]

The Potato Head quip in the presser was quite amusing.

Yeah that was pretty funny.

[VillaAlways]

What an excellent first press conference, feeling optimistic!

He comes across completely comfortable in his own skin