The Gallery: Steve Bruce

Feint Zebra is responsible for this compelling effort Photograph: Photomontage

'This proud band of brothers march from the north-east to demand employment. Only Sky punditry stands between them and the scrapheap, they cannot accept they will never be called "gaffer" again,' says Max Clarke, recreating the Jarrow March Photograph: Photomontage

'Stick with Danish quality and you'll be fine Steve,' advises Jacob Smedegaard Photograph: Photomontage

'The League Managers' Association had finally found the FACE of their new loyalty scheme,' crackles Chris Powell Photograph: Photomontage

'The black cat dumped Steve and started a relationship with Martin,' purrs Koichiro Yamamura Photograph: Photomontage

Douglas Fenech riffs on the fact that we postoned Steve's Gallery tribute last week Photograph: Photomontage

'Sunderland fans could be forgiven for thinking Mr Potato Head was in charge this season,' chirrups Daragh McCann Photograph: Photomontage

'Steve was just hoping for another happy ending,' snuffles Alex Gorringe Photograph: Photomontage

'Please note: SteveBay is for short-term gain, and not for a long-term solution,' warns Kyle Norbury Photograph: Photomontage

Al Balmer reckons the writing has been on the wall for our protagonist for a while Photograph: Photomontage

'If you fancy the move to Wimbledon bruv - the Wombles job is yours,' parps Peter Wickett Photograph: Photomontage

Roman Cassini reckons Steve has taken a big blow but isn't quite down and out Photograph: Photomontage

'Poor Steve, left out in the cold ... and at Christmas too,' sighs the monikered Deci Photograph: Photomontage