gjohnson Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Bruce was abysmal plain and simple purely from a results perspective. Dalglish was dire but at least brought in the majority of Bobby's foundation, Souness who everyone knew was a walking disaster was at least brought in for a legitimate reason, despite it ending badly for us. Pardew was brought in as yes man, and did actually achieve something for a season at least despite his obvious limitations and obnoxiousness, MacLaren was a decent bloke but lacked the ability to do what he was trying. Benitez was an anomaly which either indicated a tempory respark of Ashleys interest or Charnleys incompetence at finding someone who wasnt put in his lap. Bruce didn't get results, wound everyone up and was clearly just FMA final insult cos he thought he would be able to beat the fans over the Keegan debacle and failed miserably Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, Pilko said: Bruce and Pardew come up a lot on Undr the Cosh interviews. Most say Pardew fancied himself ("chocolate, if he could eat himself he would do") etc but generally there's fairly positive comments although nobody absolutely raving about him being brilliant etc. Can remember a fair few who don't like Bruce. Themes are that he won't pull players and explain why they're not playing and that he relies on his assistants to do everything, most say Eric Black or Clemence etc are good and Bruce doesn't do much. Theres quite a funny story on the Rowan Vine one where Bruce gives Phil Brown at Hull Vine's number and tells him to call him and see if he wants to go on loan there, without discussing the prospect of a loan move with Vine at all first. So Vine, being a bit of a dick and not very happy, gives his mate who's a plumber Bruce's number and tells him to call Bruce and see if he wants any plumbing done on the basis of "give my number out, I'll give yours out". Apparently Bruce was raging that this guy was ringing and texting constantly seeing if he wanted a new downstairs toilet or whatever Aye same criticism i've heard about Bruce. Avoids those conversations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 21 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Bruce was abysmal plain and simple purely from a results perspective. Dalglish was dire but at least brought in the majority of Bobby's foundation, Souness who everyone knew was a walking disaster was at least brought in for a legitimate reason, despite it ending badly for us. Pardew was brought in as yes man, and did actually achieve something for a season at least despite his obvious limitations and obnoxiousness, MacLaren was a decent bloke but lacked the ability to do what he was trying. Benitez was an anomaly which either indicated a tempory respark of Ashleys interest or Charnleys incompetence at finding someone who wasnt put in his lap. Bruce didn't get results, wound everyone up and was clearly just FMA final insult cos he thought he would be able to beat the fans over the Keegan debacle and failed miserably Rafa essentially called the club and offered his services. Maybe not so directly but it was that. No spark from Charnley or Ashley. And they soon held him in the same contempt as they held Hughton and anyone else with ambition and self-respect. I mean.... did Rafa essentially call Staveley or did I make that up? Edited March 20 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 28 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Rafa essentially called the club and offered his services. Maybe not so directly but it was that. No spark from Charnley or Ashley. And they soon held him in the same contempt as they held Hughton and anyone else with ambition and self-respect. I mean.... did Rafa essentially call Staveley or did I make that up? Well there's a lot of rumour and conjecture, but mostly appears that Rafa put himself on a plate for us. Why I said that Charnley would have never even thought to approach him. BTW what is Charnley doing nowadays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 7 hours ago, mofo said: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/UgNLadeAcG5jTHJG/ 3 years today. Never forget! Ooh there's my feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 15 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Don't think Pardew managed Schar. I've heard players talk about Bruce - mixed reviews but mostly positive. Nearly every player I've heard speak about Pardew (mostly Palace players) speaks highly of him. Both of them seem to lean on being personable and Pardew remaining personable even if the player is not in his plans. Conversely - most ex-players (mostly the scouse lot) don't speak that highly of Rafa and again - I think that's because he's not personable. So might not be worth very much at all. There must have been something about Pardew that some players liked. Always found it weird Cabaye for example choosing to go to Palace to play under him again after PSG. He was excellent for them as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsgoodfromthegetgo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 16 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: There must have been something about Pardew that some players liked. Always found it weird Cabaye for example choosing to go to Palace to play under him again after PSG. He was excellent for them as well. Jose Fonte disagrees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 20/03/2024 at 07:44, The Prophet said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 21 hours ago, Getsgoodfromthegetgo said: Jose Fonte disagrees. What a pic this is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) People often forget but the main reason I personally hate Bruce is his whining about getting 'abused' by our fans when most of the time he was being abused was in empty stadiums during the Covid years. and also, Bruce does like to bring his family into any story of abuse. Not only with us but everywhere he went. Don't get me started on his mistake of a son, Alex. Going on talkshows defending his da against non-existent abuse. Horrible kebab--fed family. Edited March 24 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Pardew Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 22/03/2024 at 00:10, Getsgoodfromthegetgo said: Jose Fonte disagrees. YEEEEEESSSS LADS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Your Viagra stock took some hammer that night. Alan Hardyou. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 21/03/2024 at 23:10, Getsgoodfromthegetgo said: Jose Fonte disagrees. 1 hour ago, Alan Pardew said: YEEEEEESSSS LADS! I only really rate two of those, well one really and one's okay.... bit like your seasons here gaffer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombrownnufc3 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 21 minutes ago, Jonas said: I only really rate two of those, well one really and one's okay.... bit like your seasons here gaffer All worth playing a game of hide the sausage with though surely ! 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 4, 2, and 135 in the bin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 9 hours ago, toon25 said: What a pic this is I can't look at it or comment on it. My lad's on here and I don't want him thinking his dad's a letch. Same reason I can't go on the "Lush Lasses" thread or that "MILF" one and have simply no idea who Sydney Sweeney is, on no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Ps, for the record, 50+ years supporting Newcastle and Bruce is, without a doubt, the biggest cunt ever to sit in the dug out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 14 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: Ps, for the record, 50+ years supporting Newcastle and Bruce is, without a doubt, the biggest cunt ever to sit in the dug out This is the kind of content I love reading early on a Saturday morning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 https://twitter.com/chariiebennett/status/1771509452031549602?s=46&t=FsEm6VC2ijNnTjHjyXU7DA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Caption competition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 "Mark my words son. He's 6ft 7 and is already a better left back than you" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) ‘Score tonight lad and my fully stamped Dixys loyalty card will be waiting for ya’ Edited March 25 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 HBA turning out for Hull, man. Fuck sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 20/03/2024 at 15:56, Pilko said: Bruce and Pardew come up a lot on Undr the Cosh interviews. Most say Pardew fancied himself ("chocolate, if he could eat himself he would do") etc but generally there's fairly positive comments although nobody absolutely raving about him being brilliant etc. Can remember a fair few who don't like Bruce. Themes are that he won't pull players and explain why they're not playing and that he relies on his assistants to do everything, most say Eric Black or Clemence etc are good and Bruce doesn't do much. Theres quite a funny story on the Rowan Vine one where Bruce gives Phil Brown at Hull Vine's number and tells him to call him and see if he wants to go on loan there, without discussing the prospect of a loan move with Vine at all first. So Vine, being a bit of a dick and not very happy, gives his mate who's a plumber Bruce's number and tells him to call Bruce and see if he wants any plumbing done on the basis of "give my number out, I'll give yours out". Apparently Bruce was raging that this guy was ringing and texting constantly seeing if he wanted a new downstairs toilet or whatever Tbf I bet his soil stack is absolutely horrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) On 20/03/2024 at 16:07, gjohnson said: Bruce was abysmal plain and simple purely from a results perspective. Dalglish was dire but at least brought in the majority of Bobby's foundation, Souness who everyone knew was a walking disaster was at least brought in for a legitimate reason, despite it ending badly for us. Pardew was brought in as yes man, and did actually achieve something for a season at least despite his obvious limitations and obnoxiousness, MacLaren was a decent bloke but lacked the ability to do what he was trying. Benitez was an anomaly which either indicated a tempory respark of Ashleys interest or Charnleys incompetence at finding someone who wasnt put in his lap. Bruce didn't get results, wound everyone up and was clearly just FMA final insult cos he thought he would be able to beat the fans over the Keegan debacle and failed miserably 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. Edited March 25 by St. Maximin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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