Steve Bruce has replaced Roberto Di Matteo at Championship club Aston Villa.
Aston Villa have announced that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club's new manager.
The former Hull City and Sunderland boss has succeeded Roberto Di Matteo at Villa Park, after the Italian was sacked on October 3 , having earned just one win from 12 games this season.
Owner Dr Tony Xia had teased supporters via social media that an announcement on the vacancy was imminent, and the club has at last confirmed Bruce's arrival on a contract of undisclosed length.
"It's a wonderful opportunity.