West Brom boss Steve Bruce defends himself over row with angry fan
Steve Bruce has defended himself after a video emerged on social media of him involved a confrontation with a fan following his side’s defeat to Preston.
The boss was filmed having a heated discussion with a passionate Albion fan next to the club’s coach on Wednesday after their 1-0 loss.
Baggies fans have been left frustrated with their side’s wretched run of form of late – which has seen them win one game in 12 and sit inside the Championship’s relegation zone.
They have lost three of their last four outings which has led to huge criticism of the Baggies boss and their chief executive Ron Gourlay from fans.
But Bruce boss defended his actions when he was confronted by the angry supporter and explained what happened in Lancashire.
“I went to placate someone who was shouting and bawling obscenities at us from a very short distance,” he said when asked about what happened.
“I got off the coach, as far as I can remember, to say I understand his frustrations.
“But that there’s no need to be shouting and bawling when there are kids around. I understand it, I get it. ‘Have a safe trip home’ was how I ended it to him. That was it as far as I’m concerned.”
Luton are the visitors to The Hawthorns today, which is set to be a huge game for Bruce in his tenure as Albion boss.
The fan has denied he swore at Bruce.
