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Hold on second Why are we calling for him to be sacked? What has he done wrong? As a CEO he has done a tremendous job at this club i.e the running, commercial appointments ect. The reality is that Steve Bruce has been given everything that he required to succeed and he has failed.. that is not Keith Wyness's fault.

Steve Bruce saying that he has only been at the club for the best part of 6 months

We're in a tough predicament right now. We had a pre-season that consisted of great PR with a mission statement of promotion. We all were told the things that we wanted to hear and there has been a lot of gloss over this summer. The tone has changed from; " Building a squad capable to mount a challenge " " Needing time to settle " "Needing Pre- Season to create a style" "Buying the players that can handle the pressure" All of the above have been excuses not only from Bruce but by Keith Wyness. The problem that we now have is that this is our second game this season and many could say that we are jumping the gun of wanting Bruce out.. Maybe we should not have renewed his rolling contract at the end of last season? So what happens now? We sack him, hire a new manager and expect promotion? - I genuinely think that if that happens then it is a footballing miracle. He stays and proves us all wrong? He stays and we finish mid-table and lose half of our squad next summer because of FFP We sack him, hire a new manager but he needs a year to rebuild this squad that has already been rebuilt? - This could potentially damage the dressing room but I am sure we are use to that though aren't we? I do think the biggest problem that we have is the manager. I think that his coaching squad is threadbare and totally inept but that's just my opinion. If I had my way I would not have renewed his rolling contract last season and would have tried to pinch Jokanovic from Fulham and gave him a full pre-season. Despite Jokanovic being unhappy at Fulham, I don't think that we are in a position to get him right now because a lot of managers perhaps views this club as a managers graveyard which currently... it is. I still think that automatic promotion is a stretch for this season, as I have said many times on here (Despite being challenged), we do not have the squad capable of mounting a challenge nor do we have the best squad in the Championship.

Bruce will not be going anywhere this month This season is going to be a very bumpy ride lol We're a play off team at best..

This is when the season really starts now. On paper we have better players but Cardiff will battle and match us in every way. If we can win this game ugly this will show us all that we have the mental toughness to see out this season. If we lose this game then its not the end of the world but what it will show is that SB still has a lot of work to do. The real question would be; Has Bruce done everything that he can? or is there more for him to do? Very interesting game, but for me. No Sky TV, no home supporters or big occasion. Our real Championship season starts in Cardiff this Saturday at 3pm against a proper Championship side. Come on Villa!!

He looks to have put a bit of size on. Physically he is maturing. He could be first team player this season.

I don't think he's ready for the next. He looks very good.

I wonder how much work is being put into our Academy. I have read that there have been some things done behind the scenes. Furthermore we want 6 academy players to be part of our first team squad this season. I read somewhere that Dortmund want £135 million for Dembele and an uncapped english player (Gray) was signed for £18.5 million. The prices are crazy at the moment and I would like to think that building from within would but us in a better place for the future. Hopefully this academy plays a key role in the philosophy of this football club

He was not Bruce's signing he was Round's signing. Bruce does not rate him as highly as the other players hence why he has signed two additional midfielders that can play in his position/

Bruce needs to stay. We underestimate teams too many times on this forum. Hull are a very good Championship side and could finish in the playoffs. The other top teams in the division did not perform well also. Fulham played beautiful football this afternoon and left with a point.. like us. / We shouldn't d write our team off because each player worked hard on that pitch and we created a lot of chances. What we are lacking are other options upfront. We need another striker.

I've said this many times.. We are weak upfront. / We created so many chances in the first half but did not convert them into goals we should have one the first game. The reality is that Hull are on of the stronger teams in this division so it is a fair result. Boro lost, Fulham drew, Sheff Weds lost, Sunderland drew. We move on towards the next game. I think Bruce needs to sign a big man.

It's been good hard working performance with nice bits of play. Whelan has been a bit sloppy, and Lansbury looks to be the player he was at forest. They both have yellows so i'm worried. I would like to see Bacuna replaced eventually. I reckon Green will come on for Gabby around the 60th minute. Let's hope that we can keep this up in the 2nd half

The way the results have gone today a solid 2-0 win would set us up nicely for the first week

Very underwhelming

They both look sharp, its a very open game. I can see a few goals in this one.

Will be watching the Wolves vs Boro game online I am very interested to see how good these teams are and if they pose any threat to our season.

I reckon they will finish top 10.

I agree We need goals and different options of creating chances. I just cannot see this team scoring over 70 this season. We have not strengthened our attacking department. We will have the best defence. But scoring wins games.

Yeah pretty much The board do not want to hear any excuses. He will be out if does not produce the goods in the first 6. The board have learnt from RDM last season Crazy that we could have a new manager this time next month

You've made some very good points. I cannot argue with those to be fair. I would be more confident with one more attacking player.

I tell you what though. i wouldn't mind seeing that O'Hare kid he could surprise a few this season.

What i mean by an proper attacking midfielder is someone that can do the following; Break fast and able to find a player in a counter attacking situation. Comfortable enough to find a player whilst teams are sitting back. Someone who is confident in scoring. Basically an attacking midfielder that is confident enough to attack. Like Jota or Lawerence. Grealish should be that player but he isn't. The youngsters could impress but we will have to see.

Well i'm worried about Hourihane he just looks a shadow of the player he was at Barnsley. lansbury could get 7 and 8 easily. Grealish.. special on his day but he just doesn't know how to play to his strengths consistently.

I genuinely think that if we have a proper attacking mid and a target man then we are in a better offensive state than they are. I just don't think that Gabby, Kodjia & Hogan can score 70+ next season. But if they can then happy days.