Keyblade Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, VillaCas said: Not a strawman at all. You said that we should all support him and stop posting any criticisms. For me that would involve pretending something I don't beleive - I merely asked to what effect. Why not ask to close the thread altogether if you can't bear any criticism of Bruce. Set aside whatever preconceptions you may have of him the minute he becomes Villa manager. It's what he does in the dugout at Villa Park that he should be judged by. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 12, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2016 I can't believe how his stupid substitutions allowed Wolves back into the ga ... wait, what? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, Keyblade said: You don't have to pretend to think he's great to get behind the manager. What does getting behind the manager even mean. I'll continue to cheer for the team, I won't boo or jeer Bruce, but I will continue to bleieve the we could have made a much more forward-looking appointment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, hoaxn said: After that tweet, who would there be hesitations in the fans getting behind? MoN? Trevor Francis? Hughton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Bored of waiting now - Im going to some work - its got that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, Woodytom said: Did you get behind mcleish fully? Yes or no? Yes, I was fully willing to give him a chance. I had my perceptions before the appointment (same with Sherwood) but as soon as he was appointed, then he had my support. Until a manager proves otherwise, they have my support. Like any decent fan would do to be honest, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 It's done now, and it's Bruce. There is nothing we can do about it so let's, as a **** unit, stop moaning and whinging and get behind everyone. Let's play our part in getting us to win games. We are highly important in fighting our way back, and that starts now. No moaning, no whinging, don't call my post boring.... We need to get behind Bruce and push forward!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 12, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 minute ago, blandy said: One day at a time, I'd imagine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, StefanAVFC said: Yes, I was fully willing to give him a chance. I had my perceptions before the appointment (same with Sherwood) but as soon as he was appointed, then he had my support. Until a manager proves otherwise, they have my support. Like any decent fan would do to be honest, Fair enough Fwiw, I don't for a second believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobler Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Why would you not back the manager? Being on his back from day one adds more pressure, more negativity around the club and affects any chance of success. I just cannot understand it. We all want the same thing, right? To get promoted. We need to stick to together. The guy deserves a chance as much as anyone else we've had. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynnchin84 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, vreitti said: I'll always get behind Aston Villa football club. Steve Bruce on the other hand, is an altogether different issue... Well, if Bruce is MANAGER of Aston Villa Football Club, then we should get behind him as well in my opinion. Judge him on what he does for us now. Everything he has done in the past has been a different situation, with different players, with different kinds of boards. No point in being negative, if he's here, then there's nothing we can do about it, whether we like it or not. All we can do now is do what we do best, get behind the team, the manager, the board, turn up and sing our heart out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StefanAVFC Posted October 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, Woodytom said: Fair enough Fwiw, I don't for a second believe you. Believe me, don't believe. Genuinely couldn't give a shit what you think. It's the truth and anyone who doesn't back the manager 100% after he's appointed, regardless of previous perceptions can **** off in my opinion. Totally toxic. Edited October 12, 2016 by StefanAVFC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, VillaCas said: What does getting behind the manager even mean. I'll continue to cheer for the team, I won't boo or jeer Bruce, but I will continue to bleieve the we could have made a much more forward-looking appointment What if your 'more forward looking appointment' either wasn't available or turned out not to have the ability to manage our team to promotion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted October 12, 2016 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2016 There are elements to the Villa fanbase that are absolutely poisonous. We can have new owners, new managers, new players, but until our fans are all pointing in the same direction we've got absolutely no chance. It's disgusting. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynnchin84 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, hoaxn said: After that tweet, who would there be hesitations in the fans getting behind? MoN? Trevor Francis? Hughton? It was a fake account, he didn't actually tweet that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StefanAVFC Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, NurembergVillan said: There are elements to the Villa fanbase that are absolutely poisonous. We can have new owners, new managers, new players, but until our fans are all pointing in the same direction we've got absolutely no chance. It's disgusting. Absolutely toxic. We deserve everything we get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 minute ago, StefanAVFC said: Yes, I was fully willing to give him a chance. I had my perceptions before the appointment (same with Sherwood) but as soon as he was appointed, then he had my support. Until a manager proves otherwise, they have my support. Like any decent fan would do to be honest, This. I thought Sherwood was a charlatan, and McLeish one of the most negative managers ever. However, the minute they became manager of Aston Villa I was fully behind them, until they showed that they were unfit to manage us any longer. And in Sherwood's case, he proved briefly that he maybe had some nous after all...which he obviously couldn't keep up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, Flynnchin84 said: Judge him on what he does for us now. Everything he has done in the past has been a different situation, with different players, with different kinds of boards. An excellent point. I'll do my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcowans21 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) http://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/2027494/steve-bruce-confirmed-aston-villa-manager-new-chinese-owner-tony-xia 'Tony Xia confirms Steve Bruce as Manager' From the South China Morning Post Edited October 12, 2016 by sidcowans21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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