Alex Bruce (footballer born 1952)
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Alex Bruce is a Scottish footballer who played as a striker.
Bruce began his career with Preston North End in 1971 before joining Newcastle United in 1973 and returning to Preston in 1975. He was a prolific striker and a cult figure with Preston supporters, staying with the club until 1983. He then joined Wigan Athletic before leaving league football to join Rushden & Diamonds.
Also worked in his spare time after league football as a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard at Leyland Leisure Centre. Alex took up a position as Assistant Centre Manager at Longridge before moving back to Leyland as Centre Manager. He finished his career with South Ribble Borough Council as Director of Leisure.
Bruce began his career with Preston North End in 1971 before joining Newcastle United in 1973 and returning to Preston in 1975. He was a prolific striker and a cult figure with Preston supporters, staying with the club until 1983. He then joined Wigan Athletic before leaving league football to join Rushden & Diamonds.
Also worked in his spare time after league football as a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard at Leyland Leisure Centre. Alex took up a position as Assistant Centre Manager at Longridge before moving back to Leyland as Centre Manager. He finished his career with South Ribble Borough Council as Director of Leisure.