SUPERTOON Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just now, Abacus said: Downie was also saying that he thought the decision was made, and he'd be surprised if Bruce was in the dugout on Sunday. He’s pretty much said every possible outcome in the past hour ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just cause he hasn't officially been sacked five minutes after their first meeting doesn't mean he'll be charge on Sunday ffs He'll be gone by the middle of the week, I'm 100% sure of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Maybe the new ownership is as cold as fuck and want Bruce tortured at SJP. Because he will be if we are losing against Spurs. Maybe they are generous and want him to have his 1000 game before getting the boot. What if we win though, then it's even more awkward. He should have been gone straight off the bat imo. It is a statement of intent that they mean business, not just to the fans but to the players. Dissapointing. But still time yet. Edited October 11, 2021 by toontownman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Do we actually think the crowd would be on him that much if was in the dugout? Plenty of our fans like him. Better football than Rafa let's not forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) I mentioned this earlier. Doesnt bother or have the courtesy to come in on Friday to meet the new owners. Then turns up on Monday at 11. What an absolute joke this manager on 999 games is. Utter embarassment. Edited October 11, 2021 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Dinho lad said: Not looking forward to the Bruce cry-fest in the media. (and in some way, looking forward to it - I just hope they wipe their tears as soon as possible, the cunts). Scrolled past a staggeringly thick post (think it was GiveMeSport) earlier listing an achievement from every club Bruce had worked at whilst completely ignoring his massive constant shortcomings (e.g. "Turned Birmingham into an established PL team" but failed to mention him relegating them) which then said "...all this while suffering the loss of his parents in 2018. Steve Bruce deserves MORE RESPECT" What was funny was everything bar his "achievements" at Newcastle and Villa (which were fabricated bullshit anyway) happened before his parents died, and they didn't mention at all his stint at Sheffield Wednesday - you know, the club that bent over backwards for him and gave him over a month off when he wanted to go watch the cricket in homage to his dearly departed dad; the very same club he monumentally fucked over six months later. Edited October 11, 2021 by Pilko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just now, Chicane said: Do we actually think the crowd would be on him that much if was in the dugout? Plenty of our fans like him. Better football than Rafa let's not forget. I don’t think any of them would be it will be all about no Ashley on Sunday (as it should be) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I think he'll still be gone this week, but patience is the key here. They've just got the keys, I'm sure in their mind Bruce being in charge for one more training session or even one more game wouldn't be the end of their 5 year plan. They aren't looking at this through the eyes of us fans who are sick to death of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Andy said: I think he'll still be gone this week, but patience is the key here. They've just got the keys, I'm sure in their mind Bruce being in charge for one more training session or even one more game wouldn't be the end of their 5 year plan. They aren't looking at this through the eyes of us fans who are sick to death of him. The concern for me is they give him Sunday and he sneaks a win. Does that give him another stay of execution and waste yet more games we can’t afford to waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) McClaren kept taking training sessions until his official sack on the Friday after the Bournemouth defeat. Not exactly professional like but need as many straws to clutch at as possible Edited October 11, 2021 by HaydnNUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 My worry if they've asked Caulkin, Shearer about him etc they might have been convinced to give him a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I totally understand everyone's eagerness for the sacking to happen and I will be extremely disappointed if I have to see him on the side line on Sunday. But I think we're so starved of things being done with a semblance of professionalism; it's not exactly a shock that they haven't binned him the first moment they've had a chance to sit down and look him in the eye. As far as it affecting match preparation goes, I quite honestly don't care about the result at this stage. There's enough matches in the season to climb up the league with a competent manager and some January additions. Sunday is solely about getting that that karmic release inside SJP for me. Hell, he could be binned on Sunday morning for all I care. As long as he's not a part of the party that SJP will be having later that afternoon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Agree with that wormy, trying to be patient. Just don't fully understand why they would delay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, xLiaaamx said: My worry if they've asked Caulkin, Shearer about him etc they might have been convinced to give him a go. This is my concern as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) I really can't fathom how it's good for the new ownership to keep Bruce around. He's not just a remnant of what they're trying to radically change but actively damaging in presence alone. Surely leaving it to Jones would at least guarantee some temporary uplift/appease the fans if they're worried about not having anyone to take over immediately? Give it a few days I suppose, maybe they want to be diplomatic about his sacking. If he's still here after midweek I'm pretty concerned. Edited October 11, 2021 by buzz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) If he is staying we will hear through his mate Edwards at some point tonight. Edited October 11, 2021 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 If Bruce isn't gone before Sunday I think we should get some 'Amanda out' or 'PIF off' banners out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I see we’re still knee-jerking on here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) If he is, by some miracle, still there on Sunday, I hope the calls for him to fuck off are loud and clear. Edited October 11, 2021 by toon25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Stop being concerned guys, he's a goner, they're just preparing statements, changing the locks and hiding the remaining bacon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Willow said: Stop being concerned guys, he's a goner, they're just preparing statements, changing the locks and hiding the remaining bacon SUPERTOON has always been a glass nearly empty guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, jackyboy said: If Bruce isn't gone before Sunday I think we should get some 'Amanda out' or 'PIF off' banners out It's like it's tailor-made for for whenever things turn sour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 The only possible reason I can think of keeping him on is if they have confidence we’ll be able to appoint a new manager fairly soon and they plan to sack him and announce the new man pretty instantaneously. Would also make sense if we plan to chop the entire backroom staff, Jones included. That said, I do hope they don’t make their first mistake by allowing him to remain in post for the Spurs game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just now, Rocker said: SUPERTOON has always been a glass nearly empty guy. When over the last 14 years have we had any reason to be glass nearly full ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I'm sure I read that although he's got this alleged 3-year rolling contract, there's break clauses based on league position at certain points in the season. Maybe the new owners are hoping they can sack him for 0 if they just make him wait a while. Or that if they just threaten to make him wait until then, he'll acquiesce to a lower payout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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