Hull City boss Steve Bruce apologises following his 'idiotic' dismissal at Leicester
HULL City boss Steve Bruce was forced to deliver an immediate apology after a miserable 3-1 defeat to Leicester City ended with his 'idiotic' dismissal.
The Tigers' three-game winning sequence came to a grinding halt yesterday as former manager Nigel Pearson led his Leicester side to all three points.
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FLASH POINT: Hull City boss Steve Bruce contests a decision which saw him sent to the stands, as Leicester’s Nigel Pearson and Craig Shakespeare argue with Tigers’ assistant Steve Agnew.
Although Jay Simpson offered City hope with a first-half equaliser, a David Nugent hat-trick condemned the visitors to their first loss in five games.
To cap an instantly forgettable trip to the East Midlands, Bruce was sent to the stands eight minutes from time for vehemently contesting a decision in front of his technical area.
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Bruce was quick to issue an apology to referee Eddie Ilderton and his assistants but he must now await the official's report to the FA to discover if he is to face further punishment.
"I've been in to see the referee and sometimes you do stupid things," said Bruce.
"I've apologised. I contested a decision which went against us but I still shouldn't go on like some lunatic in the way I did.
"The ball wasn't out but that shouldn't excuse me going on like an idiot.
"Sometimes you do things where you go home and think 'What the hell was I doing?' and think what an idiot you've made of yourself."
After victories over Bolton, Millwall and Leeds, the Tigers fell well short of their previous high standards as they missed out on the chance to climb up to second in the Championship.
Nugent's opener was cancelled out by Simpson's fourth goal of the season midway through the first half, but Leicester regained the lead three minutes before the break.
A Nugent header earned Leicester a second advantage they rarely looked like surrendering, before the former England forward killed off the Tigers with a stoppage-time third.
"We didn't deserve anything from the game," said Bruce. "I have to say that Leicester were worthy winners.
"We hung in there, which we had to do, but they fully deserved the win. We were nowhere near the levels we've hit in recent weeks.
"Too many of our big players didn't perform to the levels where they've been at in the last few weeks, simple as that.
"We've had a bad day, which happens, but then you're required to do the basics better.
"I don't think we defended well enough, I don't think we got after the ball well enough, and I don't think we did enough to put Leicester out of their stride. We got what we deserved, which was nothing."
Leicester's attempts to exploit City in wide areas reaped rich rewards and ensured the Tigers shipped three goals in the Championship for the first time since November last year.
Bruce added: "You can analyse all you like but we weren't good enough.
"When it's not going for you, sometimes you have to be more resilient. We have to work on that.
"We didn't get hold of the ball often enough. They were better on the day and sometimes you have to hold your hands up and learn from it."
Comments
by Delnoch
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 4:32PM
“Six points from he last 3 games, Top yorkshire side and a manager that cares! This augers well for the team Keep going, Lads! UTT”
by Delnoch
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 4:32PM
“Six points from he last 3 games, Top yorkshire side and a manager that cares! This augers well for the team Keep going, Lads! UTT”
by VoiceNreason
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 10:17AM
“QweenSlammer_ and The Word are just wum-mers so ignore everything they say. Utter Tosh.
Nice red shoes QS and that maybe what your really are. Allams and Rovers...No chance.!!!
One off day and a defeat and the end of the world is nigh with some posters. Leiecester were made to look better than they really are by a poor Hull on the day. Its one game out of 46 and we still have 39 games left to play. Onwards and upwards City.
Looking at Blackpool last night they also look poor or was it just an off day ? Lol.”
by MimiTheDJ
Monday, September 24 2012, 7:07PM
“Steve... everyone's entitled to the odd blowout. It's called passion. You're a good lad. At least you didn't cuff anyone!”
by theword
Monday, September 24 2012, 6:50PM
“Wonder if any city fans have heard that according to a Rovers fan the Allam met with Rovers board this week in London and The allams are going to buy Craven park make it 20,000 capacity and move city there? .Also a hotel and sports village being built?”
by 69leaky
Monday, September 24 2012, 5:59PM
“My favourite was "if you can't see your p#n#s bang a drum!!”
by P00lio
Monday, September 24 2012, 5:45PM
“Millwall, L**ds, Leciester. Before we started those 3 games, i think we all would have taken a win and 2 draws (5 points). So, 2 wins and a loss is even better. You could argue that the momentum might have gone, but i'm sure it was just a blip and we'll put another run together starting with Peterborough and Blackpool.
I was at the game yesterday and yes, Leciester were the better team. This is something you'd expect from a team that is one of the favourites for promotion and are at home. We almost got a point at the end had Proschwitz's header not been cleared off the line in injury time.
If you can't bang a woman, bang a drum! Quality!!!!
Up the Tigers!!”
by valencian
Monday, September 24 2012, 2:53PM
“Steve Bruce may have been right and the ball might not have gone out. However if one of his players had continued to argue and they had scored as a result he would have had something to say to that player. It is no different for the manager once the decision has been given or not given he should get on with the game. He has to set an example to his players. Neil what does it matter what SB wears? Comfort is the main thing and what goes with a suit is shoes and muddy trouser legs. With a tracksuit you can waer trainers or boots which is much more comfortable. I don´t think you would accuse SAF of being one of the boys.”
by JH1311
Monday, September 24 2012, 1:42PM
“no chance for promotion on this form? what one loss in five? sorry qweenslammer, but are you mental?
I don't know if people have noticed but we are almost over the hill when it comes to the tougher away games, just really Cardiff and Blackpool that will give us a tough time I think, anyone who plays at home will be the underdog because we have hit the ground running.
I can't stand when people presume our season is over based on one blip.
UUT!!”
by strummer1961
Monday, September 24 2012, 1:27PM
“I can't see a lot wrong with Steve Bruces actions Yesterday.He was disputing a 'dodgy call' at a vital time in the game!!
It's a bit disappointing that we succumbed to a physical Leicester side yesterday but if truth be told it's a wake up call and something that Steve Bruce will learn from.Leicester will be at the top end of the League later on in the season and their home form(which already boasted a victory over Blackpool),was more than decent.
We have to face the fact that some of the decent managers in the Championship will do their homework and attempt to close our play down and get in our faces from the off,lesser Managers and Teams will struggle against us.3 points are on the cards this coming Saturday and will ease the pain of an away defeat to one of the Leagues promotion hopefuls.A couple of positives we can take from this weeks outings is the fact that Leicester will almost certainly take points from the other big clubs,the other positive being,3 points from 2 big away games is certainly no disgrace...”