Bruce: Wigan owner Whelan is not a racist

Hull City manager Steve Bruce says Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is not a racist.

Bruce worked under Whelan during two separate spells as manager of the Lancashire club.

Whelan has been criticised for his comments regarding Jewish and Chinese people in a Guardian interview.

"Maybe sitting on the fence might be the easiest thing to do but I've worked under Dave Whelan twice - I know him very, very well," said Bruce.

"There's no racism in him at all. Sometimes words can be said which can be misplaced, they can be out there in the public domain, but certainly when I've worked with him there's been no sign of racism.

"He is without question one of the best chairmen I've worked for. What you see is what you get."