AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I've got to hold my hands up. If Rafa was still in charge, I'd be [with hindsight]delighted with that team selection, performance and result. I would except for the selection and performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I've got to hold my hands up. If Rafa was still in charge, I'd be [with hindsight]delighted with that team selection, performance and result. I would except for the selection and performance. I only saw the highlights and Rafa has put out some teams that were just as dodgy. Especially early on in the season. If we'd got a draw away to West Ham, on the opening day of the season we would have been happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Maybe not if Rafa had spent £100m+ on 2 strikers, 2 wingers, a cm and left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 If it was Rafa I'd be confident that Almiron being on the bench was a tactical decision, and the result would justify the decision. I'd also be confident Almiron would be picked for the next game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Maybe not if Rafa had spent £100m+ on 2 strikers, a winger, a cm and left back. With only the first game of the season to go upon, with 3 debutants, missing our star keeper? Yeah I would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cheesy Beans Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Let’s not get too giddy, West Ham were absolutely diabolical like. Bruce also starts well and then has a dreadful end to the season when the players fitness is all over the place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Definitely shouldn’t be getting too excited Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Well we mostly played terribly against every calibre of team last season, and so it's looking like an improvement of sorts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Some real embarrassing stuff in here, Bruce had nowt to do with the Joelinton transfer, Ashley has spent money this preseason as it’s absolutely vital we stay up for any sale and he’s had a bit of a windfall with the deposit. Bruce identified where we needed players; not rocket science but he managed to get them to come here. We were the far better side yesterday. I’m no Bruce lover, said so many times, the wheels tend to fall off after a couple of seasons but knocking him at the moment is nonsense. My biggest gripe with Bruce has always been his feigned affinity to Newcastle and that accent. He’s never been at a bigger club than Newcastle (fair to say) so let nature take its course. For a club that had Kinnear, licky lips, McLaren and the utterly detestable King, I’d take Bruce right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Let’s not get too giddy, West Ham were absolutely diabolical like. Bruce also starts well and then has a dreadful end to the season when the players fitness is all over the place. Eh ? We only won 1 out of our first 7 games last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cheesy Beans Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Let’s not get too giddy, West Ham were absolutely diabolical like. Bruce also starts well and then has a dreadful end to the season when the players fitness is all over the place. Eh ? We only won 1 out of our first 7 games last season. I meant the first half of the season v the second half, but point taken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Let’s not get too giddy, West Ham were absolutely diabolical like. Bruce also starts well and then has a dreadful end to the season when the players fitness is all over the place. Eh ? We only won 1 out of our first 7 games last season. I meant the first half of the season v the second half, but point taken. Ah right, carry on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchyTBB Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 You didn’t think the last 3-4 months before he left was enjoyable then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. You must've loved last season's front foot football then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Exactly man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. He wasn't being allowed to bring in the players he wanted He then still managed to put together a team to grind out results that wasn't a complete embarrassment to watch. As soon as he was given a tiny bit of leeway with Rondon and then Almiron coming in you could see a vast improvement in play, and so one can only wonder what he could have produced if they'd let him get on with things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. If you thought last season was front foot football then go to Specsavers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 There is no comparison between Rafa and Bruce, none. Credit to Bruce for a good window and a good opener. Let's see where are in November. I want the club to do well and I want Ashley gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. Rafa's style of football was fine, and was good when he got a player like Rondon in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. If you thought last season was front foot football then go to Specsavers. Well maybe you should go also, neesy... because you couldn't see driving the other night... because you don't even wear your glasses on TV in case you get slagged off. So you just stick to Specsavers and TorchyTBB will do the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 What does playing football on the 'front foot' mean ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAnth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. If you thought last season was front foot football then go to Specsavers. Well maybe you should go also, neesy... because you couldn't see driving the other night... because you don't even wear your glasses on TV in case you get slagged off. So you just stick to Specsavers and TorchyTBB will do the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone else sick of hearing "if Rafa" blah blah. I can't be the only one who didn't really enjoy his negative sideways style football. Call me dinosaur old school (or considerably worse probably), but I like football played on the front foot, even if that does involve some high balls with support players feeding off them. If you thought last season was front foot football then go to Specsavers. Well maybe you should go also, neesy... because you couldn't see driving the other night... because you don't even wear your glasses on TV in case you get slagged off. So you just stick to Specsavers and TorchyTBB will do the game. Thanks for the advice, will take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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