LV Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I’m pretty much expecting a Fat Sam and Nolan dream team to come in if he does pull the plug on Bruce at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 There were nine PL vacancies during the course of last season (including the close season). There was something daft like 15 or 16 the year prior. Why clamour for the Newcastle job when you could end up with Watford or Everton or which ever clubs underachieve? I'm arguing for the sake of it really. Ashley and Co would never employ someone who is their own man. Not after the headache they had with Rafa. Watford job comes up every season. If you wanted it, you'd get it eventually... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Hoser Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/30/steve-bruce-newcastle-leicester Tense exchange between Brucie and Charnley ? Already going tits up, and we barely got to the end of September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 People kept saying no one would want the job all summer and rumours of the likes of Van Bronckhorst and Blanc wanting it weren't true. It's all coming out now isn't it. The club didn't even consider them but instead blew them off out of hand. Absolutely criminal man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Luke Edwards still painting the picture that it’s an impossible job. It’s difficult, but I’m betting all the other 19 managers in the league would have us doing better this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 It's an impossible job for a manager to move the club forward, but it's not an impossible job to tread water with the current squad, unless you're and absolutely clueless 'manager'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Luke Edwards still painting the picture that it’s an impossible job. It’s difficult, but I’m betting all the other 19 managers in the league would have us doing better this season Is he blaming fans or Ashley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Luke Edwards just wants and craves the ability to say "I told you so" it's more important to him than anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 It's an impossible job for a manager to move the club forward, but it's not an impossible job to tread water with the current squad, unless you're and absolutely clueless 'manager'. Rafa's an elite manager with a lifetime of experience, and most importantly, patience.. It think it's a very difficult job for most managers, especially the younger ones. Rafa is one of the few who could get results imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 It's an impossible job for a manager to move the club forward, but it's not an impossible job to tread water with the current squad, unless you're and absolutely clueless 'manager'. Rafa's an elite manager with a lifetime of experience, and most importantly, patience.. It think it's a very difficult job for most managers, especially the younger ones. Rafa is one of the few who could get results imo. I think as long as they're given some actual coaching and direction, the squad we have is capable of treading water in the league, and by that I just mean avoiding relegation. Bruce has them absolutely clueless with regards to what they should be doing. You're right about Rafa, he's elite and because of that he done more than tread water, he had us further up the table which is more than most could do, but I think there's plenty out there who could get enough from this squad to keep us up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 There's definitely a layer of sympathy for what are the real problems in his tone there. He even corrected himself when starting to say they 'allowed' Rondon to go, changing it to - couldn't convince him to stay. Which is horseshit. Bloke's a div and has no neutrality cos Bruce is his mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'd be really interested to know what Bruce is telling the players to do. Even some shit managers have a structure, style of play and loose plan that they adhere to, and after a few weeks it usually shows through, even if it isn't effective - lumping the ball long, get it to the wingers and swing crosses in, press high, hit it up to the big man to flick on to the little man, one touch passing, 11 men behind the ball etc. Bruce has been managing for long enough that he must have some repeatable ideas, plans and behaviours that he instills at every club? He can't just go into every job planning on winging it?! I think i've watched all of our games so far and I can't see any sign of a plan, pattern of play or structure, nothing! What exactly is he trying to get the team to do FFS?! What were the teams he got promoted known for? Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 There's definitely a layer of sympathy for what are the real problems in his tone there. He even corrected himself when starting to say they 'allowed' Rondon to go, changing it to - couldn't convince him to stay. Which is horseshit. Bloke's a div and has no neutrality cos Bruce is his mate. Yup, Edwards is pathetic. Drivel about him not having any pre season, he missed what, a week or two of it? Doing absolutely everything not to blame his mate at all throughout the interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 He's says Rafa Benitez Utd as though it's a bad thing but never mentions sports Direct United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 ▪️ 'Fans HATE the owner' - has absolutely nothing to do with performances on the pitch. Steve assured us he is great guy. ▫️ '#NUFC almost became Benítez FC' - Yes he was a very evil Spaniard who didn't favour the correct journalists but we finished last season on a high, with money in the bank and a solid defence. Also, unless I am mistaken Steve left his job to take this one. ▪️ 'No goals in the team' - Steve Bruce SMASHED our record transfer fee to buy a player he insisted he wanted to repalce Rondon, a player who he has since described as past it ▫️ 'Players NOT FIT to wear the shirt' - Not Steve's fault of course; he has no input in to this and should definitely not be blamed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Little Waster Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Methods , what methods ? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 He's says Rafa Benitez Utd as though it's a bad thing but never mentions sports Direct United It was only Rafa Benitez Utd because Ashley has run everything else down and nothing else is functioning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Edwards can fuck off. Only a pure moron has takes like his. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 "Rafa Benitez Utd" - Jesus wept man - what a lid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I’m quite sure Rafa was gracious enough to give him his utmost respect and time the little prick. Fucking idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marki Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'd be really interested to know what Bruce is telling the players to do. Even some s*** managers have a structure, style of play and loose plan that they adhere to, and after a few weeks it usually shows through, even if it isn't effective - lumping the ball long, get it to the wingers and swing crosses in, press high, hit it up to the big man to flick on to the little man, one touch passing, 11 men behind the ball etc. Bruce has been managing for long enough that he must have some repeatable ideas, plans and behaviours that he instills at every club? He can't just go into every job planning on winging it?! I think i've watched all of our games so far and I can't see any sign of a plan, pattern of play or structure, nothing! What exactly is he trying to get the team to do FFS?! What were the teams he got promoted known for? Anyone? He says formost he has always prided himself on an honest hard working team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marki Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 moyes saying give him time , he,s been round the houses and knows what its all about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Why do these creeps all stick up for one another when they're doing an awful job. It's so pathetic man. Especially because they do the exact opposite when it's a foreign manager. Still stuck on this Brits vs Foreigners mentality, instead of just getting better at what they do and actually learning something. So lame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 These 80s 90s PFMs do seem a dying breed who are banding together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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