astraguy Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 "The criticism hurts but I hope to keep working hard to shut a few people up," said Bruce. "The only way to do that is through results." Wednesday's Premier League encounter with Liverpool does not offer immediate hope of respite for Bruce and his players given they have lost five successive games against Jurgen Klopp's men, conceding 15 goals in the process. Newcastle's season is delicately poised as they are only one win away from moving into mid-table and getting close to the 10th-place spot Bruce said was the aim for the campaign. However, defeats by leaders Liverpool and second-placed Leicester, who visit St James' Park on 3 January, would leave them on the edge of a relegation battle. It was the difference between Bruce's pre-season comments and those after the City defeat, when he said his 'remit' was to keep Newcastle in the Premier League, that has sparked more debate about his tenure. Newcastle's fans are getting irritated - especially because they see what are viewed as similar sized clubs in Everton and Aston Villa impressing at the top end of the table. This does ignore the fact Everton lost £265m over the previous three seasons - and then spent around £60m on new signings before the current campaign, plus the significant wages needed to get James Rodriguez on a free transfer. Aston Villa have spent more than £200m on new players since their promotion in 2019. In contrast, Newcastle have spent around £100m over the past two close seasons and recouped £30m of that by selling Ayoze Perez to Leicester. "I can understand the frustration but we are where we are," said Bruce. "We'd all love to have what Everton have been able to do over the last two or three years and certainly, since I left Aston Villa, the spending power that has propelled them up the league. "But unfortunately this is we are where we are at this particular moment. "The remit hasn't changed since I walked through the door but my attitude towards it is, we have to try and aim towards the top 10. We'd all like to be shooting for that but firstly, obviously, we have to remain as a Premier League outfit." via Brucey Ball Cunts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Oh look, Sutton is telling everyone Chelsea are a club in crisis. 6 points off the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 "Shut a few people up" and "since I walked through the door" are big hitting Brucey Bingo classics like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Bruce talking about spending power when it comes to Villa. Didn't he have them about 16th in the Championship despite the biggest budget in the division? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 The criticism hurts but I hope to keep working hard to shut a few people up It only hurts because it's true obviously. But if it's true, then how are you going to shut people up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 https://twitter.com/i/status/1343926474794033153 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Ant and Dec at the window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 If we don't get 4 points from next 2 games (very doubtful), then we've made a worse start than last season. Despite spending a decent amount of money. The good from Rafa has been totally washed away It really has. The defensive unit that he compiled, organised and drilled to death has been dismantled in the name of a stronger attack and exciting football. Which of course hasn't been delivered. He's like a back-to-front Dalglish. Like a back to front panto donkey more like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/bruce-pre-liverpool-h-media-briefing-20-21/?isfromsocial=true Was shaking his head at Lee Ryders question. I think he hates Ryder. From 9.30ish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/bruce-pre-liverpool-h-media-briefing-20-21/?isfromsocial=true Was shaking his head at Lee Ryders question. I think he hates Ryder. From 9.30ish I hate Lee Ryder too, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/bruce-pre-liverpool-h-media-briefing-20-21/?isfromsocial=true Was shaking his head at Lee Ryders question. I think he hates Ryder. From 9.30ish I hate Lee Ryder too, tbh. I hate Ryder as well. I think Ryder hates me more though, I'm blocked on twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/bruce-pre-liverpool-h-media-briefing-20-21/?isfromsocial=true Was shaking his head at Lee Ryders question. I think he hates Ryder. From 9.30ish I hate Lee Ryder too, tbh. I hate Ryder as well. I think Ryder hates me more though, I'm blocked on twitter I'm blocked as well because I followed that spoof account. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 That press conference man. He can’t answer a question that’s more complex than ”who’s injured?” How are Liverpool different to Man City? ”They’re very, very, very, very, very good. Let’s hope for the best” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 “....lee.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 genuinely looks terrified that he has to answer questions. The little disgusted head shake after the lee ryder question aswell The answer to the last question as well. "we are where we are, and where we are, is where we are." Is that his version of Trump's "it is what it is" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 That press conference man. He can’t answer a question that’s more complex than ”who’s injured?” How are Liverpool different to Man City? ”They’re very, very, very, very, very good. Let’s hope for the best” He's doing that Pardew thing where he's getting cross with questions which aren't even aggressive or difficult just because he wants to be annoyed. There was a great post match interview with Pardew (BBC maybe) where he was irate and picking a fight about a nothing question- think it was when he was with Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 what did Lee ask him today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 "Let's hope.." We don't need a manager for that - if all we're doing is hoping, sack the cunt off and just put out 'some' players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9095727/Steve-Bruce-admits-criticism-hurting-Newcastle-players-urges-create-siege-mentality.html More of the same from before but it adds a little before the 'make people shut up' line "‘The criticism hurts them but I hope I can create a mentality to make sure we roll our sleeves up and shut a few people up,’ he said." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Fat cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Does he just walk around the training ground chanting "Get into them. Fuck them up" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just read that BBC piece. The man is a living piece of baboon s***. 'We are where we are'. Yeah we're s*** so don't blame me for us staying shit. What's the point of having you as head coach then you utter t***?! You're as useless as that dead pigeon at SJP. I know you're reading this cabbage heed. So f*** off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Great mate Luke now attempting to distance great mate Steve from his own comments at the start of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 When Bruce first arrived most people on here laughed when the players said they were happy with him because the training not as intense, now hes asking them for more on the training pitch, it's too late man, any extra he asks for now will be seen as a negative Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 what did Lee ask him today? "Steve, how's the bacon?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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