Complex sentence: On 27 August 2009, Bruce took over as captain following Gareth McAuley's poor form, but lost his place in the Ipswich starting eleven after falling out with manager Roy Keane.
Split into simpler sentences: On 27 August 2009, Bruce would take over as captain following Gareth McAuley's poor form. But Bruce lost his place in the Ipswich starting 11 after falling out with manager Roy Keane.