article_snippet.sent: Steve Bruce was at least able to crack a joke after Steve Bruce side were left dangling precariously in the Premier League following defeat to Southampton.
article_snippet.sent: Shane Long, Whippet-like with James Ward-Prowse tireless running down either flank, had won his spot kick by racing down the right before being chopped down by Bruce - perhaps somewhat dazed and confused from James Ward-Prowse blow to the face - inside the box and
article_snippet.sent: Hull defender Alex Bruce brings down Shane Long in the area with a clumsy challenge as referee Kevin Friend points to the spot .
article_snippet.sent: Hull defender Alex Bruce tongue out toward the crowd after winning a penalty for Hull defender Alex Bruce side at St Mary's on Saturday .
article_snippet.sent: Alex Bruce Hull defender Alex Bruce checks
article_snippet.sent: Hull defender Alex Bruce watch as his side suffer defeat at St Mary's but is time running out on Hull's Premier League status .
article_snippet.sent: his side suffer defeat at St Mary's but is time running out on Hull's Premier League status have a fortnight break - not involved in FA Cup action next weekend - then six games to save his side suffer defeat at St Mary's but is time running out on Hull's Premier League status season, including daunting home matches against Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.
article_snippet.sent: For Hull defender Alex Bruce and Hull defender Alex Bruce players, it will be a fight to keep from falling over the relegation precipice.
article_snippet.sent: Hull manager Hull defender Alex Bruce issues instructions from the touchline with Hull manager Steve Bruce side hovering dangerously above the relegation zone .