The Wigan boss will be sick of the sight of Martin O'Neill's men after they again claimed a 2-1 victory against his charges.
Villa claim Brucie bonus
The Wigan boss will be sick of the sight of Martin O'Neill's men after they again claimed a 2-1 victory against his charges.
Villa helped bring an end to Bruce's tenure at City rivals Birmingham in October and it was a repeat performance at the JJB.
The Claret and Blue claimed a valuable win in terrible conditions after going in at half-time 1-0 down.
The ever lambasted Titus Bramble rose highest out of the Wigan darkness to power an opener past Scott Carson on 28 minutes.
The Claret and Blue claimed a valuable win in terrible conditions after going in at half-time 1-0 down.
The ever lambasted Titus Bramble rose highest out of the Wigan darkness to power an opener past Scott Carson on 28 minutes.
Villa took a while to get into the game on a ropey pitch and after John Carew limped off the away side lacked a get out clause.
However, after barely threatening in the first period the Claret and Blue emerged in revitalised manner after the break.
They quickly levelled through Curtis Davies who was making his first Premiership start of the season. He nodded in Gareth Barry's swirling corner and from then on it was one way traffic as Villa drove their tractor through the Wigan mud.
Steve Bruce watched on in a gloomy fashion as Villa took the lead thanks to a great run and delivery by Ashley Young. The England winger jinked his way past former Blues defender Mario Melchiot and hung up a great ball for Gabby Agbonlahor who duly obliged.
It was reminiscent of the winner that Villa scored against Bruce's Blues at St Andrews as Young caused problems on the left and Agbonlahor glanced the ball home.
The Villans comfortably saw out the remainder of the match and will be delighted to have come through another tough away day with 3 points.
The Villans comfortably saw out the remainder of the match and will be delighted to have come through another tough away day with 3 points.
The fantastic travelling army of supporters, which numbered well over 5,000, were again sent back to the Midlands in a jubliant mood, as their team proved hard to beat once again.
Bruce will be as miserable as the Wigan weather after a game in which his team showed none of the fighting spirit of recent weeks. Maybe he will ask Martin O'Neill for help in the managerial motivation department.