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#2. Steve Bruce (Wigan Athletic 2001, 2007-2009)
Steve Bruce was appointed the manager of Wigan Athletic in 2001 as he guided the club to the Second Divison playoffs where the team lost in the semi-finals. Bruce resigned soon after the loss and joined Championship Crystal Palace the same year although he resigned three months into the job.
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The former Manchester United player took up the job at Birmingham and guided the club to a League Cup trophy as well Premier League promotion. After six years at the club, Bruce opted to part company with Birmingham and re-joined Wigan Athletic in the Premier League.
The Englishman enjoyed two seasons at the helm of the Latics with two mid-table finishes to his name. The former central defender turned manager has gone on to manage Sunderland, Hull and currently in charge of Aston Villa. One of the most experienced British managers, Bruce could be back in the top-flight in the near future.
