Bruce would probably do just what we need. Personally I'd hate it if he got the job. McCarthy, Warnock, Dyche, Hughton all fit the bill of no nonsense back to basics managers for me. Pearson and Big Sam rule themselves off that list obviously, but if we dont get real about the league we're in we could be here some time. Clarke is in an interesting/weird position, a whole bunch of wins as caretaker could make him a viable candidate. Rowett's a whole can of worms I'd rather avoid tbh.
But McCarthy for me, his sense of humour would put a smile on our faces, but his honesty is what's needed imo. Dyche is probably out of reach for us right now and Big Sam has shafted himself. Hughton has a good squad working for him at Brighton, I can't see him trading that in for us.