Steve Brute

[TRon]

I think the xG stat is interesting, in that with the main over-performers - Liverpool, Leicester and ourselves - their chief strength is the ability to counter-attack with pace. Rather than say that's not relevant, it perhaps suggests that the formula that the statisticians use doesn't take into account that the sort of chances that are created on the counter attack are far more likely to be converted than the ones created through a slow build-up. Three against three is more likely to result in a goal than ten against ten. Likewise counter-attacking is less likely to lead to a team over-committing and leaving their defence vulnerable.

 

The difference between the three sides is the quality of the players. We struggle to retain possession and create chances any other way, whereas the other two don't.

 

We don't really counter attack any more, we just launch it long. That's why the comparison with Liverpool and Leicester is a bit disingenuous. Is that down to us having poor quality players compared to those sides? It will be a factor certainly, but you also have to wonder if the coach is capable of actually designing methods to improve it. We have seen Brighton and Sheffield Utd improve their football significantly thanks to the direct input of their managers, you can't tell me that is down to them having better players.

[Cronky]

I think the xG stat is interesting, in that with the main over-performers - Liverpool, Leicester and ourselves - their chief strength is the ability to counter-attack with pace. Rather than say that's not relevant, it perhaps suggests that the formula that the statisticians use doesn't take into account that the sort of chances that are created on the counter attack are far more likely to be converted than the ones created through a slow build-up. Three against three is more likely to result in a goal than ten against ten. Likewise counter-attacking is less likely to lead to a team over-committing and leaving their defence vulnerable.

 

The difference between the three sides is the quality of the players. We struggle to retain possession and create chances any other way, whereas the other two don't.

 

We don't really counter attack any more, we just launch it long. That's why the comparison with Liverpool and Leicester is a bit disingenuous. Is that down to us having poor quality players compared to those sides? It will be a factor certainly, but you also have to wonder if the coach is capable of actually designing methods to improve it. We have seen Brighton and Sheffield Utd improve their football significantly thanks to the direct input of their managers, you can't tell me that is down to them having better players.

 

I suppose I should have said the 'main' difference.

 

We're never going to construct a formula for rating every manager, but there is one factor that Bruce (and our previous managers) have had to deal with, which isn't the same problem at Sheffield United or Brighton. That's the pressure of being a 'big' club, with high expectations, historically low achievement over the last 60 years and a strong local involvement hungry for success. Our status as the great under-achievers pre-dates Ashley and Bruce. In terms of the combination of those pressures, we're quite unique.

 

Bruce has managed that syndrome pretty well, and I'd say better than most.

[Gallowgate End]

Robbie Savage on the amazon prime show.

“Brucie just used to tell us get the ball to Dugarry”

 

Basic Brucie

 

[Interpolic]

I think the xG stat is interesting, in that with the main over-performers - Liverpool, Leicester and ourselves - their chief strength is the ability to counter-attack with pace. Rather than say that's not relevant, it perhaps suggests that the formula that the statisticians use doesn't take into account that the sort of chances that are created on the counter attack are far more likely to be converted than the ones created through a slow build-up. Three against three is more likely to result in a goal than ten against ten. Likewise counter-attacking is less likely to lead to a team over-committing and leaving their defence vulnerable.

 

The difference between the three sides is the quality of the players. We struggle to retain possession and create chances any other way, whereas the other two don't.

 

We don't really counter attack any more, we just launch it long. That's why the comparison with Liverpool and Leicester is a bit disingenuous. Is that down to us having poor quality players compared to those sides? It will be a factor certainly, but you also have to wonder if the coach is capable of actually designing methods to improve it. We have seen Brighton and Sheffield Utd improve their football significantly thanks to the direct input of their managers, you can't tell me that is down to them having better players.

 

I suppose I should have said the 'main' difference.

 

We're never going to construct a formula for rating every manager, but there is one factor that Bruce (and our previous managers) have had to deal with, which isn't the same problem at Sheffield United or Brighton. That's the pressure of being a 'big' club, with high expectations, historically low achievement over the last 60 years and a strong local involvement hungry for success. Our status as the great under-achievers pre-dates Ashley and Bruce. In terms of the combination of those pressures, we're quite unique.

 

Bruce has managed that syndrome pretty well, and I'd say better than most.

Expectations are non-existent at NUFC these days. That's why Bruce has the job.

[Robster]

Seeing pictures of him on Twitter. Not exactly looking a picture of health and vitality.

 

 

[toon25]

Heart attack waiting to happen imo.

[Rafalove]

Heart attack waiting to happen imo.

 

 

This.

 

 

Blood shot eyes, huge bags under his eyes, and a face that is literally the colour purple.

[David Edgar]

Needs to eat this disgrace of a performance.  All on him.  Fat, useless wanker.

[toon25]

Keep drinking those pints you fat clueless fuck

[Pilko]

He'll be delighted, his favourite club are walking to an easy win.

[nemtizz]

Absolutely despises having a midfield for some weird reason.

[David Edgar]

Desperate to have two isolated forwards on the pitch at the expense of leaving the midfield and wide areas woefully exposed.  Fucking dinosaur.

[Robster]

Not sure where it's going wrong as his eyes suggested that he's been up for days without sleep, studying the opposition and the best way to approach this game.

[Sean]

Not sure where it's going wrong as his eyes suggested that he's been up for days without sleep, studying the opposition and the best way to approach this game.

 

[Pilko]

"At least wuh give it a crack and wuh give the fans a goal to cheer"

[Gallowgate End]

Embarrassed on amazon prime, he’s getting embarrassed on amazon prime

[David Edgar]

Certainly sorted us out at half time.

[steve_69]

This one is on Bruce 100%! What a fucking embarrassment!

[Klaus]

This one is on Bruce 100%! What a fucking embarrassment!

 

Not entirely, at least 3 of the goals have came from individual errors. The set up is still shit though

[Guest covmag]

This one is on Bruce 100%! What a fucking embarrassment!

 

So credit him for the 9th place beforehand I guess then ?

[David Edgar]

This one is on Bruce 100%! What a f***ing embarrassment!

 

So credit him for the 9th place beforehand I guess then ?

 

A huge amount of luck.

[samptime29]

Have a heart attack, fat cunt

 

Not on this like. Unacceptable.

 

[midds]

He's got to take this one on the chins. We look absolutely dreadful.

[steve_69]

This one is on Bruce 100%! What a fucking embarrassment!

 

So credit him for the 9th place beforehand I guess then ?

 

I kind of think you have to to an extent, although a lot of it has to do with Rafa’s coaching before him. Pretty telling though that whenever Bruce tries to make any significant changes - system, formation, personnel - we get spanked!

[Strawberry]

When we lose we lose properly.