Rob Bruce has faith in his young squad following a promising start to the season. Rob Bruce has faith in his young squad following a promising start to the season. BOSS Rob Bruce has vowed that Redditch Borough’s rookies will remain fearless after digging deep for victory over fancied opposition on the opening day, writes Andy Mitchell. Borough also competed well without hitting the same heights in a 3-1 derby defeat at Alcester Town in midweek. Bruce added: “I wouldn’t say we lost any goals through being torn open or getting played through, we made mistakes.