Guest Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 We already had a relegation specialist... that was the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, huss9 said: “I really have to thank all the people who have worked alongside me, because I can be demanding and I can be hard work - especially when I was younger," Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Bruce came in on a wave of "I'm a Geordie" and then fed into stereotypes held elsewhere of us fans being deluded, just to save his own neck. Ashley himself said the same thing, that "I'm not rich enough to compete with Man City" interview, as if any of us expected that, but he was an outsider. I do not want to get deeply into the psyche of Northern working-class areas, but its a given that you do not slag your own. Bruce also claimed his hands were tied in spite of getting way more money in transfers than Rafa ever did. Rafa had to play a season with Joselu, a Stoke reject, and then wheeler-deal to get Rondon in on loan. Bruce shipped out our best defender and then played Matt Ritchie and Jacob Murphy as full backs with actual full backs on the bench. We have had several very poor managers over the past twenty odd years, but Bruce is also up there amongst the most unlikable. Right next to Kinnear and Souness for me. I'm old enough to remember Souness as a domineering midfielder, a fantastic been-there, done-that footballer, and Kinnear knocked it out of the park with the "c#nt" press conference, a real-life voyage into the surreal, so I probably dislike Bruce more than both of them. Pardew had some rogue charm about him, shagging players' wives and "the King eats your dinner" malarky, and Carver was clearly a drowning man out of his depth, but I really stuggle to find anything redeeming about Bruce. He's fake twat who winds me up. Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of Howay Five Oh, our greatest result in modern times, and as a pundit at that game, supposed Newcastle fan Steve Bruce could not have looked any unhappier. I seem to remember his half time analysis focusing on Man U not getting a penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, Facundo Ferreyra said: That can only be a real quote if it has an x at the end followed by you ok hun x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Just now, HTT II said: That can only be a real quote if it has an x at the end followed by you ok hun x PM me babe xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Pilgrim Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Thomson Mouse said: Perfect. Craig Hope is welcome round for tea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Was out walking the dogs and listening to a nufc podcast (back on them since the takeover) and was thinking about the press coverage. Was imagining what it would be like if Rafa and bawbag bruce swapped places. I mean, what if was 'local boy' bruce that had left due to lack of trust etc and it was Rafa that had replaced him and said and acted word for word they way bruce has he wouldn't have lasted 1 season before the press would have been slaughtering him and wanting him gone. The hypocrisy/agendas these kunts have is unreal! Edited October 20, 2021 by ScottishMagpie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Thomson Mouse said: Perfect. Go on Craig lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Funny as fuck that Bruce leaving news article is already well down the home page on the official site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, nbthree3 said: He could have ... now I'm just spitballing ... not sought out the fucking job. I know I'm way out on a limb here. Edited October 20, 2021 by B-more Mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Love how much this has riled Edwards. He defended his mate, attacked Staveley for years and for what? Bruce is sacked and she's in charge. Everything he didn't want has happened and he can't take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 'He inherited a defensive wall and left behind a pile of bricks' beautifully put once again from Mr Hope. Been an outstanding journalist this last year Edited October 20, 2021 by Pokerprince2004 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Get in Craig Hope. Brilliant stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, ManDoon said: I keep forgetting the part where Ashley kidnapped Bruce and waterboarded him until he agreed to manage us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, toon25 said: Get in Craig Hope. Brilliant stuff. I bet him and Puke sit apart in the media seats. You can tell he loves pulling apart Edward's articles at every opportunity. Edited October 20, 2021 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I hate to praise anyone who writes for the Daily Heil, but Hope has gone up in my estimations recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Bruce managed for 1000 games, never improved and learned nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Bruce had one more game in the Premier League than Rafa had right? One inherited a team in disarray and in the relegation zone and with miniscule backing left them midtable looking upwards The other inherited a team in midtable and with reasonable backing left them in the relegation zone in total disarray. So rests Rafa v Bruce 2016-2021 Edited October 20, 2021 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Said on here loads but used to play footy with him and he’s sound as hell. Class player too My brother in law used to work with him at NUFC and speaks highly of him, he used to write for the main site too, delighted he’s doing well for himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Said on here loads but used to play footy with him and he’s sound as hell. Class player too Likewise, the clips of him on sky has been fantastic and spot on. Fantastic to see parts of the media actually sticking up for the supporters and club. Funny its those with zero actual insight or just buddies with Bruce peddling the garbage. Been a nice, know who your friends are experience lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 All the plastic pundits are saying, is he finished 12th and claim he has done a good job. They don't even need to watch us play once, form an opinion and say the fans expect too much etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Some of the reporting is like he’s been freed from the Taliban. It’s myopic shite. £8 million quid for failing miserably at his job/not even bothering to turn up some of the time, man. EIGHT MILLION! I note this is being conveniently overlooked by all his pals in cushy pundit jobs. It beggars belief how lucky he's been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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