Popular Post markavfc40 Posted October 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) I just watched his interview after the game with AVTV. He oozes confidence and leadership and belief in himself. I'd imagine he speaks you listen and you believe in what he is telling you. Tonight wasn't pretty but winning doesn't have to be. We had just over 30% possession but created the better chances and most importantly scored more goals than the opposition. The manager made changes, had a game plan and the players stuck to it and it worked. For those that think we were lucky so be it. If Bruce is a good manager or a lucky one I'll take either as it is an upgrade on what we have had for a very long time. This is only a start and it is too early to get carried away but we needed a quick spark under Bruce and we have it. Now we have to build on it and I am, for the first time in a long time, confident we have a manager who can string a run of positive results together. Edited October 18, 2016 by markavfc40 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Could have been a worse start. A win might just settle the nerves and allow him time to develop a half-decent side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: I just watched his interview after the game with AVTV. He oozes confidence and leadership and belief in himself. I'd imagine he speaks you listen and you believe in what he is telling you. Tonight wasn't pretty but winning doesn't have to be. We had just over 30% possession but created the better chances and most importantly scored more goals than the opposition. The manager made changes, had a game plan and the players stuck to it and it worked. For those that think we were lucky so be it. If Bruce is a good manager or a lucky one I'll take either as it is an upgrade on what we have had for a very long time. This is only a start and it is too early to get carried away but we needed a quick spark under Bruce and we have it. Now we have to build on it and I am, for the first time in a long time, confident we have a manager who can string a run of positive results together. I've gone onto AVTV and cant find it :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 8 hours ago, PieFacE said: I've gone onto AVTV and cant find it :S Sorry it is on the Aston Villa facebook page mate: https://www.facebook.com/avfcofficial/?fref=ts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeHavilland Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, av1 said: He's only been here 5 minutes, we've got 4 points from 2 games and already some are giving him stick. I despair sometimes i really do. Totally agree ... people seem to forget sports like playing poker, you don't show ANYONE your hand, we don't know what hand he has been dealt, fitness, form, stamina etc. Maybe this manager knows how to play his hand better than previous encumbrance ... or he has plain luck on his side, personaly I don't care, either or both is something we haven't had for a very long time Edited October 18, 2016 by DeHavilland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 It is baby steps and thats all we are looking for. Man U did 30% possession last night.....and that is deemed as tactical. We got the right stats 2 goals and 3 points. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Lol Bruce can be pretty sassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2016 10 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: Sorry it is on the Aston Villa facebook page mate: https://www.facebook.com/avfcofficial/?fref=ts Cheers mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) I'm suspecting given time, he will be one of those managers, they will want to play for....He has that subtle charisma. I suspect he will be comfortable managing up too....that is also handy. Edited October 18, 2016 by TRO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've always liked Steve Bruce. Even at blues I never disliked him. He has a way about him that kind of endears you to him. I think the players will be like that with him too. He is very humble and honest but with that sense you don't want to be on the wrong side of him He actually reminds me of MON in the way he carries himself. MON was a great man manager and I think Steve is too. You can tell he is a born winner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Any more news on his backroom staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Unbeaten in hia first two games feck me when was the last time we had a manager that accomplished that! Loved Bruciez comments about the fans terrific r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 We have dug that out.....in psychological terms its massive.We reasserted ourselves, something missing for months......it was a major breakthrough. I am not getting carried away there is still much to be done......in repairing the mental and physical approach. In a paradoxical way the fact we didn't play well has more significance on the win. He set us up in a way to meet those psychological challenges, which was probably not conventional.....but was Man U conventional last night? I have faith in this man, even if we still have a few reversals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) I am also pleased tonight for Dr Tone....He has shown his resolve and not baulked at the possibility of further investment in Jan. Everyone needs encouragement and he is no exception. but them fans....my god, I'm more than proud of them. Edited October 18, 2016 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I won't get carried away but its start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I don't care that the win was messy, we needed a win and we got one. If that doesn't lift the players, we are in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Whatever happens, it is at least good to have a passionate manager hugging the touchline again! I wanted RDM however started to realise he was way too quiet and sat too much. He needed to realise this wasn't Chelsea in the Champions League, but a deflated team which desperately needed both an arm around them , a kick up the backside and aggressive encouragement at the same time! Edited October 18, 2016 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottingVilla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) The last away game we won all those years ago before I had 5 kids and no grey hairs we weren't great in either. I'll save the celebrations until we start playing well and winning away. I can't bring myself to celebrate because that run was just sickening, and should never happen again in history. Happy for Bruce though and hope it works out for him/us. I just can't join in the bukkake yet through, sorry. Edited October 18, 2016 by NottingVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Could be an important win. Feels bloody great. The confidence should hurl us forward. Loads of work to do though. Please no more Cissokho Steve. I'd bring McCormack back in against his old side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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