Alex Bruce
| Date of birth | 23 December 1952 |
| Place of birth | Dundee |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Position | Forward |
Signed for a considerable fee from Preston North End, unable to compete with the likes of Malcolm MacDonald and John Tudor, Alex returned to Deepdale in a deal that saw John Bird move to Tyneside.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 01 May 1970 | 01 Jan 1974 | |
| Newcastle United | 01 Jan 1974 | 01 Aug 1975 | |
| Preston North End | 01 Aug 1975 | 01 Aug 1983 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-74 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 7 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1974-75 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 5 | 3 |
1 |
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| 1975-76 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 4 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-74 | Scotland | Under-23 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 1974 | England v Scotland | L | 2-0 | U23 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.