et tu brute Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Is that not a bit bias because he didn’t think they were Championship standard though? Similar to how Mick Quinn doesn’t particularly like Keegan? Maybe, but maybe it’s just that his son isn’t impressed either. His record at Luton was pretty poor. I know I’m certainly far from impressed as the team looks more disjointed than ever. And yes I do realise Bruce is manager also, but I’m pretty sure it’s Jones system the team are operating to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just now, et tu brute said: Maybe, but maybe it’s just that his son isn’t impressed either. His record at Luton was pretty poor. I know I’m certainly far from impressed as the team looks more disjointed than ever. And yes I do realise Bruce is manager also, but I’m pretty sure it’s Jones system the team are operating to. He took over a team with the smallest budget in the league and their results picked up just before Covid struck and they sacked him. Elliot Lee went from being a regular in League 1 to barely playing in the Championship. You could see why a father might have a grudge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Hughesy said: Trying to work if there any managers that I'd prefer to have Bruce over. I'm not convinced I can think of one. Maybe Pulis? But even that's a stretch. At least Kinnear would offer some comedic value. I'd happily take Jackie Charlton back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: I'd happily take Jackie Charlton back. So would Lazarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Honestly feel like a PFM tourney could be a laugh. Bruce or Sherwood? Pulis vs Allardyce etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just now, Mike said: Honestly feel like a PFM tourney could be a laugh. Bruce or Sherwood? Pulis vs Allardyce etc. Set it up - a new thread and we all vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Lazarus said: Set it up - a new thread and we all vote. Hm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, huss9 said: was in the trough. Believable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: He took over a team with the smallest budget in the league and their results picked up just before Covid struck and they sacked him. Elliot Lee went from being a regular in League 1 to barely playing in the Championship. You could see why a father might have a grudge. At the end of the day he is the one who knows what actually happened and the results at Luton were not good either overall. I’m certainly not impressed by him one bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Haven’t got much of an opinion either way tbh. Think the praise is over the top but not sure how you can say he’s shit either. 10 points from 5 games just before he was sacked though, first managerial job with a poor team an next to no budget suggests he could have continued after the restart though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 either he's as clueless as bruce, or bruce isnt listening to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, huss9 said: either he's as clueless as bruce, or bruce isnt listening to him. Looks to me it’s Jones system they’re playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 and what is this fucking sytem? other than 5 at the back, wilson up front, ASM being allowed to do whatever the fuck he wants, what is the system? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, huss9 said: and what is this fucking sytem? other than 5 at the back, wilson up front, ASM being allowed to do whatever the fuck he wants, what is the system? You forgot having the midfielders running around and getting stuck in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Haven’t got much of an opinion either way tbh. Think the praise is over the top but not sure how you can say he’s shit either. 10 points from 5 games just before he was sacked though, first managerial job with a poor team an next to no budget suggests he could have continued after the restart though. Teams have runs of games overall his record was poor. They have certainly improved since Nathan Jones took over. Pointless keep going over it though ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just now, Raconteur said: You forgot having the midfielders running around and getting stuck in. absolutely. but seriously, what was miggy's role today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, huss9 said: and what is this fucking sytem? other than 5 at the back, wilson up front, ASM being allowed to do whatever the fuck he wants, what is the system? And Almiron running around like a lost headless chicken. You’re right what system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 still fuming at his response to the questions about the chants against him. "they're entitled to their opinion". not an ounce of humilty from the cunt. should have been more along the lines of, "i can understand their anger and frustration. i'm the manager and i have to take responsibilty for the performance." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Bruce is not and never will be a good fit for Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ben said: Bruce is not and never will be a good fit for Newcastle. He can barely fit into his own trousers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ben said: Bruce is not and never will be a good fit for Newcastle. I don’t know why Ashley doesn’t think the same. I know his job is to keep us up but what players are we going to make a profit on? He must be near an £80m net spend? We could probably double our money on ASM but don’t think that’s anything to do with Bruce, and Fraser by default we might get £8m for but he was a £15-20m player a year before we got him. Schar was a probably similar at the end of that 18/19 season, Longstaff in the £25m category based on potential. Lewis was being lined up by Liverpool as Robertson’s long term replacement, he can’t even get in ahead of a Championship level winger in his favoured position. Joelinton would probably get £8-10m from a Turkish club or something if we’re lucky. Throw in the 5-10k tickets we’re down other than giveaways and surely Ashley can see now he’d have been better giving Benitez what he wanted and a bit more freedom in the transfer market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Absolutely glorious to hear the stick this bellend got yesterday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I don’t know why Ashley doesn’t think the same. I know his job is to keep us up but what players are we going to make a profit on? He must be near an £80m net spend? We could probably double our money on ASM but don’t think that’s anything to do with Bruce, and Fraser by default we might get £8m for but he was a £15-20m player a year before we got him. Schar was a probably similar at the end of that 18/19 season, Longstaff in the £25m category based on potential. Lewis was being lined up by Liverpool as Robertson’s long term replacement, he can’t even get in ahead of a Championship level winger in his favoured position. Joelinton would probably get £8-10m from a Turkish club or something if we’re lucky. Throw in the 5-10k tickets we’re down other than giveaways and surely Ashley can see now he’d have been better giving Benitez what he wanted and a bit more freedom in the transfer market. Ashley only likes yes men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I watched Almiron yesterday and he looks like he's not enjoying his football at all. Think back to when he played under Rafa, those great big smiles and Bruce has destroyed whatever talent the lad had Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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