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Steve Bruce Appointed Sheffield Wednesday Manager From February 1st

Sheffield Wednesday have appionted former Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce as their new manager, following the December sacking of Jos Luhukay.

Following a decent start to the Championship season, the Owls went on a torrid run of form, with Luhukay winning just one of his final 10 games before being sacked on December 21st after just 11 months in charge.

And, in an official statement on the club's website, Wednesday confirmed that Bruce would come in to replace the Dutchman from the start of next month: "Sheffield Wednesday are delighted to confirm the appointment of Steve Bruce as our new manager.