Alex Bruce appointed Rotherham head coach on two-year deal

Rotherham United have appointed Alex Bruce as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The 41-year-old left his job as assistant manager at Salford City earlier this month.

What happened?

Alex Bruce, son of former Birmingham City, Hull City and Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce, takes over a club that has suffered relegation from the Championship to League One in recent seasons.

Why it matters for Rotherham

The Millers ended the season second bottom of League One under the interim charge of Lee Clark after Matt Hamshaw was sacked in March. Their recent form has been LDLWL, with 10W-11D-25L from 46 games, and a goal difference of -30.

What comes next?

Bruce's first competitive game in charge will be in the EFL Cup first round against West Bromwich Albion, a club he coached at during his father's spell as manager at The Hawthorns. As of 01 Jul 2026, Rotherham stand 23rd in League One, 62 points behind leaders Lincoln, with 41 points from 46 games.