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 |
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| 1974-75 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 5 | 3 |
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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.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 1974 | Southampton v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 09 Feb 1974 | Newcastle United v Coventry City | W | 5-1 | League Division One | |
| 27 Mar 1974 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 03 Apr 1974 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 06 Apr 1974 | Newcastle United v Everton | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Apr 1974 | Newcastle United v Burnley | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 15 Apr 1974 | Newcastle United v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 11 May 1974 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 30 Nov 1974 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Dec 1974 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Dec 1974 | Coventry City v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 25 Mar 1975 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | L | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 31 Mar 1975 | Newcastle United v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 19 Apr 1975 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Apr 1975 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Apr 1975 | Newcastle United v Birmingham City | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 16 Aug 1975 | Ipswich Town v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 20 Aug 1975 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1975 | Newcastle United v Leicester City | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Aug 1975 | Derby County v Newcastle United | L | 3-2 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for 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.