Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 If Determination means ability to continue to pretend to be a manager despite historic levels of shitness, 18 is a decent gauge. Adaptability bang on too. We've known all this for years now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Rarebit scranning cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Never disliked a manager more than him, steve bruce cares about steve bruce that's it. (Can't bring myself to start his name with capitals i think that little of him) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Disco said: Rarebit scranning cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 This is same kind of disaster as it was with Carver and McClaren. No hope at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 "He has had a long career as a coach but this is the first time he has had the opportunity to be the boss and I think he has proved what a good one he is. Before, he was always a number two or number three but now he is in charge 100 per cent and I don’t have to say how good he is because the league table tells you that. For me, my personal opinion is that this is my third season at Newcastle and he is the best manager I have had here. “I cannot believe how hard he works. He seems to spend 24 hours every day at the club. He is so dedicated to the job and gives his all. He is thinking about the games all the time, watches the videos and is so thorough in his preparations. The players respect him so much. The other managers were famous names, but it is not always about that. He is the man to take charge of us in the Premier League.” Benitez spoke for himself with regards to having the credentials to guide us out of the Championship. Hughton, on the other hand, had different skills. Quotes above are from Enrique about him, this time eleven years ago when we beat Forest 2-0. Steve Bruce doesn't hold a candle to either and if he remains manager if we get relegated, there isn't a cat-in-hell's chance he'll have the same impact as those other two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) He is the total opposite of Rafa in every way.. tactics, detail, work ethic, ambition, trophies, interviews, respecting the club and City, "getting the club", just everything you can think of. Edited March 29, 2021 by ToonArmy1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I think it’s clear that everything is pretty much done over his head. No way the Gayle extension was his doing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, toon25 said: I think it’s clear that everything is pretty much done over his head. No way the Gayle extension was his doing He doesn't do coaching, he doesn't do transfers, really not sure what his function is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: He doesn't do coaching, he doesn't do transfers, really not sure what his function is. Oh c'mon... he asks wor andy "how's the kids?". What more do you want? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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54 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/snap-steve-bruce-poll-sends-20277895 Quote Newcastle United fans have sent a strong message to the club's hierarchy in our snap referendum on the club's perilous Premier League position. An incredible 14,000 Newcastle fans filled in our Steve Bruce survey and the results make it clear that there is an appetite for change in the dug-out - and serious fears about both the club's Premier League status and, in a new development, the fate of the proposed takeover. We ran the survey in the days following Newcastle's dire defeat to Brighton, which saw the club sink to a new low. The 3-0 loss in their most important match of the season left the Magpies just two points off the bottom three, although they have a game in hand on Fulham. The headline results are: 95% think Newcastle should make a change and part company with Steve Bruce (13,351) 92% think Newcastle will get relegated with Bruce in charge - just 4% have confidence that he will keep the team up But it is Mike Ashley who Newcastle fans blame for the current situation - with 53% blaming him for the club's predicament And confidence in the takeover is draining too - 58% now think it WON'T happen while 41% think the legal efforts through arbitration are doomed to fail But 83% of fans still want the PCP Capital Partners, Saudi-backed proposal to go through Edited March 29, 2021 by 54 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Only 53% for Ashley is worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoForJoy Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 There must be some prolific letter writers in the 5% wanting Bruce to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, ToonArmy1892 said: Only 53% for Ashley is worrying. Not in the context of a survey that has those options IMO. Encouraging that the majority realise it’s mainly Ashley. Rafa will have confused matters as well I guess, making people think that the manager can succeed even under Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Research design 101 innit? Define situation? Blame? Change it to responsibility or ultimate responsibility. Mackems. What does other mean? Fans? Covid? Charnley. With all that nearly 60% is still high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: He doesn't do coaching, he doesn't do transfers, really not sure what his function is. Lightening rod / shield to deflect attention away from Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Watch Bruce squirm if gets asked about the results in his next pc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, nufcjb said: Watch Bruce squirm if gets asked about the results in his next pc. He won't get asked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Great news as always from Luke https://twitter.com/lukeedwardstele/status/1376607928296280071?s=21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Paully said: Great news as always from Luke https://twitter.com/lukeedwardstele/status/1376607928296280071?s=21 I’m unnecessarily triggered by the line about him believing there’s no one available that could do a better job ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 "Nevertheless, the mood inside the training ground, which has taken on a siege mentality this week with staff trying to block out the outside noise and players told to stay off social media, was said to be upbeat and determined." If you pretend nothing's wrong, is anything really wrong at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 minute ago, St1pe said: I’m unnecessarily triggered by the line about him believing there’s no one available that could do a better job ? It’s literally what he said at Villa before he was sacked as well 2 wins in 20, what an intimidating record for someone else to try and exceed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Yeah, it just completely misses the point. There's a net negative from him still being here. Simply just removing him would improve things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 minute ago, nbthree3 said: "Nevertheless, the mood inside the training ground, which has taken on a siege mentality this week with staff trying to block out the outside noise and players told to stay off social media, was said to be upbeat and determined." If you pretend nothing's wrong, is anything really wrong at all? I think we can feel somewhat optimistic by the fact that, on the whole, we've got a core of players in the squad who aren't total mercenaries. In dire seasons gone by, the squad was populated with people who really couldn't give two shits about staying up or going down. If Bruce really is reviled among the players I wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Lascelles has taken on a de facto leader role, supported by some of the other senior players. They won't be at the point of picking the team, you wouldn't have thought, but they might start playing in spite of Bruce. It's not inconceivable to think that Bruce has literally no control; in fact that's never been convincing for one moment since he arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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