Five Things Steve Bruce Has To Do For The Boro Game
![BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Villa manager Steve Bruce reacts after a near miss during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on September 12, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Villa manager Steve Bruce reacts after a near miss during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on September 12, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/1a3e6f8d8a47ebff3cd684b596fb47f87c5d7608bd3555ae7dd84cefffa6e413.jpg)
Take Some Responsibility for the Slump in Form
Injuries and bad luck happen to every team. using them as excuses for an obvious slump in form are insulting. Taking responsibility for making mistakes would be positive for Bruce. Instead, he distances himself from the fans with his comments. Persisting with players and formations that don’t work are the manager’s responsibility.