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34 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said:

If they've spoken to Shearer about the managerial situation then it's likely he's defended Bruce, which definitely wouldn't have helped

yeah - injuries, lack of investement, ageing players etc.

 

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14 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

We could definitely still get relegated, better be mentally prepared. 


I already see this season as damaged to the point that we may not stay up. We are asking a lot of any top name manager to come in and get results with what is frankly a low quality, low mentality, poorly conditioned squad that is going to take a while to fix, plus the January market is slow.

 

it’s quite a lot to ask a top manager to stake their reputation on.

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7 hours ago, KaKa said:
7 hours ago, r0cafella said:

I think, given what we know the idea was Benitez would drive a lot of the footballing side. all the advisors PCP have seem to be extremely close to him which says a lot imo. 

 

This is a really good point actually. Think the idea was for Rafa to pretty much take charge on setting everything up and bringing in the people he wanted, and with he takeover slowing down considerably and Rafa going elsewhere, once it went through all of a sudden they had to start from scratch with alternate plans perhaps.

 

Aye. This club either needs a manager like Benitez, who is knowledgeable, adept and experienced enough to not only manage the team on the pitch, but essentially the club, or a structure in place to run the day to day off the pitch and have a manager who focuses on just the team. With Benitez no longer an option we either have to find someone as good, as willing, and as able to bring good people with him, which is unlikely, or get in management staff such of DoF, technical director etc and a new manager for them to work together. Which is going to take time. 

Given it sounds like Staveley and Reubens got a call on the Monday or Tuesday about the takeover potentially happening, to then confirm it on Thursday, that's not much time to solve those issues. Especially when plan A went out the door and it doesnt sound like they felt any need for further planning, given they were all set to return to the courts in January.

I'm sure it's frantic trying to get an initial structure in place. They're starting from absolutely nothing and the urgency is pressing. 

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I’m not fussed if we get relegated. Yes fans will laugh at us but they won’t realise it is Ashley and Bruce putting us in a bad place this season.

 

Rafa showed how we can regroup effectively in the Championship.

 

Equally I’m not fussed if we hire Redknapp or Hodgson or someone else on a £5m for 17th contract, with it being clear that they won’t be retained beyond this season.

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4 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

When did/does the he’s gone in “48 hours” time out?

This evening if we go by when Ando7 posted.

 

It’s unclear whether it was just his opinion or itk info though. 

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It's vital Bruce goes before the Palace game. Owners have been here two weeks, yes we need to trust the process and be patient with certain things but replacing Bruce is urgent.

 

From the Craig Hope article it seems Bruce has lost the dressing room, we all want him out and him being here is having a negative impact on the club. 7 wins in 38 games it's relegation form. He antagonizes the press and fans and is way out of his depth. Keeps saying he's a fan and wants what's best... No he wants his big pay out as he knows he will likely never get a job in the Premier League again ... He's a laughing stock 

 

See Eddie Howe is linked .. yes we would take anyone over Bruce right now but Howe's teams defences were poor too, lots of goals conceded... We need someone to get the defence back on track as we are letting goals In for fun, it's a championship back four.

 

Look at the Dugout every game, it's Jones giving instructions and motivating while Bruce looks on hopelessly... We have a very tough Christmas period and if Bruce doesn't go soon we are going to be adrift at the bottom.

 

Back to back games against Norwich and Burnley in early December and we need to win both of those. January is massive, we need significant investment and to get players through the door which will be easier if we are 13th-15th rather 18-20th 

 

This season we just need to stay up even if it's by just 1 point ... We can have hope for the future but the main thing now is take it game by game.

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9 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said:

Apparently they are off today as well :facepalm:

Really surprised that some of the less disciplined players don't have a kite on them by now. Imagine if Ben Arfa was still here, he'd be like a house end.

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