What the Bruce supporters fail to see is that he’s just a conduit for Ashley’s advisors, allowing them to pick the players they want to sign, and the fact that every time we have a coach in this mould we end up relegated. That’s my frustration.
What needs to be remembered is Bruce was 11th or 12th choice. The brand is so toxic and the terms of coaching this club meant no one wanted to come here, Shearer advised against managing here.
Bruce is not the right man for this club but he’s the right man for the owner.