Gallowgate End Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Another one Skysports pundit Charlie Nicholas. “Steve Bruce has brought the passion back and they are nicking points here and there.” “I think the Newcastle fans are accepting what Bruce can do with a fairly average bunch” “Steve Bruce is doing a much better job than what Rafael Benitez did” “They may only be four points above Southampton but they are better than where they were last season” The Chronicle to make that into an article with the headline “Much better than Rafa” in 3...2..1 It’s so predictable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Let's be honest, pundits watch the highlights [at most] and look at the stats, and construct an argument that doesn't make them look any thicker than their colleagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 There is absolutely nothing to quantify what these people are saying. It's pure agenda but based on nothing. We're literally one place better off but with a worse goal difference. We've been totally pathetic several times this season, too. Norwich, Brighton, Leicester, Villa, even Arsenal in the second half - all absolutely abysmal performances. We were never that bad that frequently under Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 One thing I do like about Bruce is that he doesn't wait until the 85th minute to make a change. He'll often stick a sub on before 70 mins are up, which gives plenty of time to make an impact. Only problem is, his changes can often make things worse. When he's brought Gayle on, he's usually made us worse by not figuring out how to get the ball to him to use his assets. He's a goal poacher who has a turn of pace, you don't want to be launching high balls at his head, he needs to be getting in the gaps or released into space. Why bring him on if you are going to continue launching high balls? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Without defending Bruce, because trust me, I don't rate him at all, I'm going to play Devil's advocate here a bit. As you've said, Gayle doesn't thrive on long balls to his head and never will. We can all see that, so surely our players can? Why don't our players take some initiative and sack off Bruce's instructions and play it to feet/through balls? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Without defending Bruce, because trust me, I don't rate him at all, I'm going to play Devil's advocate here a bit. As you've said, Gayle doesn't thrive on long balls to his head and never will. We can all see that, so surely our players can? Why don't our players take some initiative and sack off Bruce's instructions and play it to feet/through balls? Because that wouldn't be following the manager's instructions, which is their job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Another one Skysports pundit Charlie Nicholas. “Steve Bruce has brought the passion back and they are nicking points here and there.” “I think the Newcastle fans are accepting what Bruce can do with a fairly average bunch” “Steve Bruce is doing a much better job than what Rafael Benitez did” “They may only be four points above Southampton but they are better than where they were last season” The Chronicle to make that into an article with the headline “Much better than Rafa” in 3...2..1 It’s so predictable. The Chronicle @ChronicleNUFC Charlie Nicholas on #NUFC ⏺️Newcastle are ‘very impressive’ away from home ⏺️Steve Bruce is doing a ‘much better job’ than Rafa Benitez Well that was predictable. I wouldn’t mind but everyday since the summer to have the same anti Rafa club PR articles they’ll probably be still doing it everyday in 2020. Rafa Benitez should have just let the club rot in the Championship instead of staying to turn our sinking ship of a club around. You’d never think Rafa Benitez turned our club around promoted it and then got it 10th. “Much better job than Rafa did for Newcastle” how? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 God i fucking hate the Chronicle as much as I hated Pardew and hate Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Without defending Bruce, because trust me, I don't rate him at all, I'm going to play Devil's advocate here a bit. As you've said, Gayle doesn't thrive on long balls to his head and never will. We can all see that, so surely our players can? Why don't our players take some initiative and sack off Bruce's instructions and play it to feet/through balls? Because that wouldn't be following the manager's instructions, which is their job. But when those instructions are clearly bollocks? I just think that surely they should take some bit of ownership of what they're doing out there. Again, not defending Bruce, think he's shit. Just to be clear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Without defending Bruce, because trust me, I don't rate him at all, I'm going to play Devil's advocate here a bit. As you've said, Gayle doesn't thrive on long balls to his head and never will. We can all see that, so surely our players can? Why don't our players take some initiative and sack off Bruce's instructions and play it to feet/through balls? Because that wouldn't be following the manager's instructions, which is their job. But when those instructions are clearly bollocks? I just think that surely they should take some bit of ownership of what they're doing out there. Again, not defending Bruce, think he's s***. Just to be clear It's not up to them though if it's bollocks, that's all on Bruce, if they don't follow instructions they'll get subbed/not play next game. That's if Bruce actually sends them out with instructions like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 God i fucking hate the Chronicle as much as I hated Pardew and hate Ashley. Aye - they're fucking wankers. Total complicit cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Without defending Bruce, because trust me, I don't rate him at all, I'm going to play Devil's advocate here a bit. As you've said, Gayle doesn't thrive on long balls to his head and never will. We can all see that, so surely our players can? Why don't our players take some initiative and sack off Bruce's instructions and play it to feet/through balls? Because that wouldn't be following the manager's instructions, which is their job. But when those instructions are clearly bollocks? I just think that surely they should take some bit of ownership of what they're doing out there. Again, not defending Bruce, think he's s***. Just to be clear It's not up to them though if it's bollocks, that's all on Bruce, if they don't follow instructions they'll get subbed/not play next game. That's if Bruce actually sends them out with instructions like Very true re: subbed/not played, guess there's some self preservation in doing as you're told - again implying they're actually told anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 God i fucking hate the Chronicle as much as I hated Pardew and hate Ashley. Aye - they're fucking wankers. Total complicit cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Chronicle is noncey as fuck like. Non-stop drivel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Chronicle is noncey as f*** like. Non-stop drivel. 5 thing we learnt about ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Another one Skysports pundit Charlie Nicholas. “Steve Bruce has brought the passion back and they are nicking points here and there.” “I think the Newcastle fans are accepting what Bruce can do with a fairly average bunch” “Steve Bruce is doing a much better job than what Rafael Benitez did” “They may only be four points above Southampton but they are better than where they were last season” The Chronicle to make that into an article with the headline “Much better than Rafa” in 3...2..1 It’s so predictable. Charlie boy been on the ket again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Another one Skysports pundit Charlie Nicholas. “Steve Bruce has brought the passion back and they are nicking points here and there.” “I think the Newcastle fans are accepting what Bruce can do with a fairly average bunch” “Steve Bruce is doing a much better job than what Rafael Benitez did” “They may only be four points above Southampton but they are better than where they were last season” The Chronicle to make that into an article with the headline “Much better than Rafa” in 3...2..1 It’s so predictable. Charlie boy been on the ket again. Triple Darkness more like. Coke, Ket and MDMA - fucker is all over the shop :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Another one Skysports pundit Charlie Nicholas. “Steve Bruce has brought the passion back and they are nicking points here and there.” “I think the Newcastle fans are accepting what Bruce can do with a fairly average bunch” “Steve Bruce is doing a much better job than what Rafael Benitez did” “They may only be four points above Southampton but they are better than where they were last season” The Chronicle to make that into an article with the headline “Much better than Rafa” in 3...2..1 It’s so predictable. Charlie boy been on the ket again. Triple Darkness more like. Coke, Ket and MDMA - fucker is all over the shop :lol: Jesus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 It's annoying how much Bruce gets sucked off by the media compared to Rafa like. If the articles were reasonable - "he's doing okay, it's not terrible" then fair enough. But it's "he much better than Rafa" "more attacking football than Rafa" FFS So stupid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 It’s going to confuse the fuck out of the ‘Better than this stage last season’ brigade of Southampton win tonight and we lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 It's annoying how much Bruce gets sucked off by the media compared to Rafa like. If the articles were reasonable - "he's doing okay, it's not terrible" then fair enough. But it's "he much better than Rafa" "more attacking football than Rafa" FFS So stupid. They are all golf and drinking buddies, they'll support each other even when they are having a mare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 It’s going to confuse the fuck out of the ‘Better than this stage last season’ brigade of Southampton win tonight and we lose. They'll still say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Matches on Amazon Prime under Rafa this time last season: 0 Matches on Amazon Prime under Bruce this season: 1 Think our fans need to start giving Bruce the credit he deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 It's annoying how much Bruce gets sucked off by the media compared to Rafa like. If the articles were reasonable - "he's doing okay, it's not terrible" then fair enough. But it's "he much better than Rafa" "more attacking football than Rafa" FFS So stupid. They are all golf and drinking buddies, they'll support each other even when they are having a mare. Must be why all the better clubs hire foreign managers. Results have to count for something then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Matches on Amazon Prime under Rafa this time last season: 0 Matches on Amazon Prime under Bruce this season: 1 Think our fans need to start giving Bruce the credit he deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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