Bruce joins Wigan

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The club's chairman Dave Whelan told Sky Sports News he was "delighted" Bruce had joined the Latics and confirmed that Birmingham would receive £3million in compensation.

"When Paul Jewell decided he was not going to come back I was a little bit disappointed but Steve Bruce is the guy we wanted," said Whelan. "I'm delighted we've got him, I think he's a big loss for Birmingham and a big signing for Wigan Athletic."

Whelan continued on Sky Sports News: "He'll be a fantastic signing for Wigan athletic. He's one of the best young managers in the land, I'm delighted we've got him and he'll bring enthusiasm, knowledge and spirit to our team."

"We have a good team now, we have some good players. We've had some bad luck with injuries and when Steve comes in he I know he will want a midfield player and maybe a striker - and I will be backing him exactly the same way I did with Paul Jewell."

Whelan confirmed he will have to pay Birmingham £3million in compensation for Bruce, adding: We've got to do the right thing for Birmingham and (co-owner) David Sullivan has been a good and honest man all through the dealings."

The Wigan chairman admitted on Sky Sports News he is hoping Eric Black, Bruce's assistant who is in temporary charge at St Andrews while the club seek a new manager, will also move to the JJB Stadium.

Whelan explained: "I understand Birmingham have got a short-term problem in that there is uncertainty in terms of who is going to own the club - if people want to buy the club they should get on and do it.

"But we would like Eric Black to come as our assistant manager, I am confident we will get him but I understand he has got to stay there for a week or a fortnight. But he will be coming to us."