Asamoah Gyan Shockingly Misses Out on Former Manager Steve Bruce’s Best 18 Players

Asamoah Gyan has been snubbed by former manager Steve Bruce after naming the top eighteen player he coached without the Ghanaian legend. The former Ghana captain was Sunderland’s star in 2010 when Steve Bruce was manager of the Black Cats.

However, in a list released by Steve Bruce, the striker could not find a place in the 18-man squad.  Asamoah Gyan scored ten goals in the English Premier League under Steve Bruce, but left after just a season to join Al Ain in the Gulf.

Despite carving a cult hero status in the eyes of the Sunderland fans, he could not impress Steve Bruce enough to make his team. Meanwhile, his former Ghana teammate, John Mensah made the list after playing for two season under the English manager. Mensah, first arrived at the Stadium of Light on loan from Lyon in 2009, and spent two season in England.

Steve Bruce’s top 18 players

Chris Kirkland (Wigan)

Wes Brown (Sunderland)

Harry Maguire (Hull City)

 John Terry (Aston Villa)

 Andy Robertson (Hull City)

 Lee Cattermole (Wigan & Sunderland)

Wilson Palacios (Wigan)

Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)

Antonio Valencia (Wigan);

Christophe Duggary (Birmingham)

Allan Saint Maximan (Newcastle)

Subs:

Alan McGregor (Hull)

Matthew Upson (Birmingham)

Jake Livermore (Hull)

Tom Huddlestone (Hull)

Emile Heskey (Wigan)

Robbie Savage (Birmingham)

 John Mensah (Sunderland)

Steve Bruce managed several clubs in England including Newcastle United, Wigan and Hull City