July 20 2001

Steve Bruce

Eagles boss Steve Bruce has assured Kember and Bullivant they have a future at Selhurst Park.

There were rumours that Bruce wanted to bring in his own staff at the club, but he has pledged to keep the duo at the club.

Bruce said: "I'm more than happy with Steve and Terry and I'm not thinking of making any other appointments on the coaching side.

"I've got a good mix here and things are working well. I'm just fed up with the speculation because it is unfounded."

Meanwhile, trialist Jovan Kirovski will be given a chance to impress and earn a full-time contract when The Eagles take on Torquay United on Saturday afternoon.

The 25-year-old American international, who is available for around £600,000 from Sporting Lisbon, missed Thursday night's 2-1 win over Doc Martens League Tiverton Town.

Bruce is expected to play a stronger side against Torquay United than he did against Tiverton, with Kolinko likely to return in goal at the expense of Matt Gregg.