Chester's best Villa football came under Bruce who once hailed him as 'tough as teak' after he played in a match shortly after breaking his nose. Bruce also managed Chester at Hull.
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce was born in Corbridge ... in 2007 and a four year spell with Hull City. He took over Aston Villa in October 2016, three months after leaving the Tigers.
Birmingham City had some memorable moments in their Premiership clashes with Aston Villa - this wasn't one of them ...
Geoff Horsfield recounts his experiences playing for Birmingham City in Second City derbies against Aston Villa ...