please log in to view this image Steve Bruce smashed in 19 goals in a season playing as a centre back. Famous for yo-yoing up and down the country’s top two tiers of English football as a manager, having his belly tickled every time he faced his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson and more recently the inspired Twitter page ‘Steve Bruce at Weddings’; prior to all that the former centre half, along with side-kick Gary Pallister ( for which they were both affectionately nicknamed ‘Dolly and Daisy’), was busy being the absolute rock at the heart of Manchester United’s defence during the clubs early 90’s dominance Considered by many to be the greatest Englishman never to play for England, Bruce claimed Premier League titles, FA Cup trophys, League Cup winners medals and even a Cup Winners Cup all within an 8 year period, however a far more impressive feat occurred during the 90/91 season. Bruce notched up and incredible 19 goals (13 in the league) all from his default position of centre back, eventually sharing the clubs top scorer gong with Scotsman Brain McClair. Eleven of these came from the penalty spot – which still leaves an incredible 8 goals in open play. Most of course came from headers, a remarkable achievement for an average sized defender. Of course noticeable mentions go to fellow goal scoring defenders Stuart Pearce (16 goals in a season, 0 penalties) and current even Southampton boss Ronald Keoman slammed who in 19 whilst playing in the Eredivisie, however due to Bruce’s stiff and functionable on the pitch nature; we see his achievements as all the more ridiculous. Just look at the man in action during 1996’s trip to Reading. http://dispensablesoccer.com/2015/12/top-5-absolutely-absurd-scoring-records/
