talkSPORT has confirmed that former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce will replace Alan Brazil on the breakfast show, as the presenter continues to recover from an ear infection. Brazil, 66, was taken off air mid-show last week after falling ill.
Co-host Gabby Agbonlahor informed listeners: 'You’re listening to the talkSPORT Breakfast with me, Gabby. Big Alan Brazil is feeling a bit poorly, but he’ll be back as soon as he can.' Katie Shanahan, who had been on air from 5am to 6am, added: 'Alan Brazil is currently feeling a bit poorly but don’t worry listeners, he’s okay.'
Brazil was expected to return on Wednesday but instead, Steve Bruce will step in alongside Ally McCoist. Bruce, 65, has been out of work since leaving Blackpool in October and is a regular contributor to the station.
Providing an update, Brazil said: 'Thanks for all of the messages I’ve received over the past couple of days. I’m fine, just have a wee ear infection... I will be back on Breakfast next week.'
