The shellshocked Sunderland boss (pictured right) insisted he will never walk away from his post despite the home fans turning on him during Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Wigan.
The Latics ended a run of just one point from nine games with a shock success at the 'Land of the great unwashed', courtesy of substitute Franco Di Santo's injury-time winner.
Some Black Cats supporters were already calling for Bruce's head with the score at 1-1, and the vitriol pouring down from the stands in his direction at the final whistle was simply staggering.
Chants of 'Bruce out' and 'You fat Geordie *******, get out of our club' reverberated around the ground, with boos and jeers sending the manager and his players scurrying down the tunnel.
Steve Bruce: "I've never given up on anything in football. My intention is certainly not to walk away or quit, that's not in my nature.
"I can't help where I was born, I've got to live with that, but when you are up against it like we are at the moment you have to stick together and try and see it through and try and turn them (the fans) round.
"It borders on abuse. When it gets like it is, it's disappointing to hear, but I'm a resilient so-and-so and I've had stick all my life and come through it and I'm determined to see it through.
"But you can only do that with a few results. And unfortunately, at home in particular, we haven't had enough victories to appease the public, which is your first priority as a manager.
"As far as my future is concerned, that's up to others, but I have no intention of walking away or quitting. I'm more determined than ever to see it through, I don't think we're that far away."