If Bruce can keep himself in the job for another transfer window, he'll tighten the pursestrings. If he ditches him, I can see him getting a bit of advice from more football knowledgeable people, and get a fairly good appointment, worryingly. At which point I wouldn't be surprised to see him splash a bit of cash in the midst of trying to ditch some of the deadwood.
I obviously hope I'm 100% wrong, of course.