Steve Bruce insists Wigan Athletic Football Club's Titus Bramble is no longer a laughing stock.

The 27-year-old has often been ridiculed in the past for a number of comedy errors, but his manager at the JJB Stadium is convinced these days are long behind him.

"Many people have mocked him," said Bruce.

"He has become a laughing stock and been ridiculed. But he is having a great season and has put in performance after performance lately. I hope that continues."