Cf Posted March 26, 2024 Share Posted March 26, 2024 9 hours ago, St. Maximin said: I know I’m not towing the party line here and of course results don’t tell us the bigger picture, but Bruce was not a disaster from a results perspective until the start of his final season. I think 13th and 12th was reasonable on paper given the squad he had and I’ve yet to see anyone suggest otherwise.  His tactics were dreadful (or non-existent) but I think the main cause of hostility was he was a classless and lazy idiot.     In terms of xPts from understat we "should" have finished 15th and 16th. The football was obviously shit but we over performed which was pretty clear via eye test. The 16th was only a couple of points from relegation so a couple of key things falling the other way could have seen that as a relegation season quite easily. So no it wasn't great on paper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted March 26, 2024 Share Posted March 26, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cf said:  In terms of xPts from understat we "should" have finished 15th and 16th. The football was obviously shit but we over performed which was pretty clear via eye test. The 16th was only a couple of points from relegation so a couple of key things falling the other way could have seen that as a relegation season quite easily. So no it wasn't great on paper. Yeah the football was horrendous without doubt, though my point was based on results he wasn’t a disaster and ultimately on paper we’re looking at eventual outcomes.  I would say 15/16th didn’t seem terrible anyway with that squad and injuries we had. Bruce had a mare with Schar and Joelinton (even Howe didn’t initially think he was a centre mid though), but our star players were arguably Dubravka (a good midtable keeper then), Wilson (a great striker but often injured) and ASM (at times brilliant, but also regularly frustrates and was often injured).  I seem to remember us finishing above Brighton, who weren’t far from relegation, yet their manager got a lot of praise and quite a few players were rated highly. Edited March 26, 2024 by St. Maximin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DahnSahf Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 Just seen this cunt is one of the panel on Soccer Special tonight. Another fucking payday! ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 10 minutes ago, DahnSahf said: Just seen this cunt is one of the panel on Soccer Special tonight. Another fucking payday! ? “I’m not saying I’ve got all the answers but 1000 games managed suggests maybe I know a thing or two. That’s not for me to say, all I want is a fair crack at giving my opinion” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 19 minutes ago, gbandit said: “I’m not saying I’ve got all the answers but 1000 games managed suggests maybe I know a thing or two. That’s not for me to say, all I want is a fair crack at giving my opinion” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 Bruce: 1000 Games Howe: 1000 Injuries  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 58 minutes ago, DahnSahf said: Just seen this cunt is one of the panel on Soccer Special tonight. Another fucking payday! ? Â Why are you surprised? He's a media darling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DahnSahf Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 43 minutes ago, Menace said:  Why are you surprised? He's a media darling  Not to mention dumpling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilted Generator Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 (edited) 2-1 Real what a game  edit wrong thread Edited April 9, 2024 by Jilted Generator Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jilted Generator said: 2-1 Real what a game  edit wrong thread     Ancelotti can't afford to be blowing leads when one of the most important managers England has ever had is available and looking for his next job. Edited April 10, 2024 by Pandamninator Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2024 Share Posted April 17, 2024 https://www.udio.com/songs/3XDsYNVR6T9omYcDfhCzmw   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Alan Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 Summer edition  Eddie: a-ha Steve: uh-oh  Eddie: The sun always shines on TV Steve: My son's never been on TV  Eddie: Take on me Steve: He's done uz      Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted June 18, 2024 Share Posted June 18, 2024 Apparently been mentioned in discussions for the Burnley job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted June 18, 2024 Share Posted June 18, 2024 The mind boggles how a multi billion pound industry can have such idiots at every level of a clubs structure, that a charlatan like Steve Bruce can keep being considered for roles despite doing a shit job in the most public of ways over the last decade or so. Â I'm kicking myself I never got into coaching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 18, 2024 Share Posted June 18, 2024 1 hour ago, Miggys First Goal said: Apparently been mentioned in discussions for the Burnley job.  Burnley accepting their fate and carrying out seppuku on themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted June 18, 2024 Share Posted June 18, 2024 Maybe the saw the state of Mbappes nose last night and said 'Ive got an idea!' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted June 18, 2024 Share Posted June 18, 2024 Cant see that. Am a bit sorry his network isn't pushing him for the Mackem job as there'd be a chance their ownership could go for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbel1 Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 Shoe in for the John Candy role in a Cool Runnings reboot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 Been to the cricket last week and fancies a bit of West Indies away doesn't he, cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 8 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Â Jamaking me laugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 6 minutes ago, Elbel1 said: Shoe in for the John Candy role in a Cool Runnings reboot  You wanna kiss Steves lucky bacon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavMcEl Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 How's the beercan did ya say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 "the wife's making me a bacon sarnie"Â "Jamaica"Â "nah she did it on her own accord"Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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