Bruce praises scary newcastle star after tough time

It seems like you're referring to a news article or a quote from Bruce, a football manager, praising a player from Newcastle United, a football club, who has been going through a tough time.

Could you please provide more context or information about the article or quote you're referring to? Who is the player that Bruce is praising, and what specific challenges has he been facing? This will help me provide a more accurate and informative response.