Just checked an apperantly Stone was put under investigation by Burnley for bullying. Didn't he spend half a season as Beardsley's assistant in the reserves here?
His history (West Brom aside) doesn't match up with Bruce at all though. Honestly Steve Stone to complete the Steve collection would make more sense for Bruce.
Looks worse for us than he did for Bournemouth, just like Ritchie actually, because they actually played football by passing and moving. For us you need to be able to beat 2 or 3 on your own to look good at all.