Jareth Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'd have thought the monies in from our new electricity sponsor (who knew?) would surely cover the cost of a new manager... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, TRO said: Is all that all true......or did you make it up? Well it's a story based on a genuine made up interview carried out using real words similar to words which have been possibly used by Steve Bruce, but quite likely not in the same order. That should keep his lawyer at bay . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, mrjc said: It's tested over a rolling three seasons, so if we sack him now I think any compensation would be included. Much much tighter year is next season though, when parachute payments go right down (which would still include this season's compensation costs, if there are any). Agree though that it's hopefully not a decider - not sure I have faith that they'll have saved for the new guy though! I really think plan A was all about getting promoted this year...and I'm not sure there is a plan B or beyond You may be right, but it would be incredibly unprofessional to not have a contingency plan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Eastie said: You and grasshopper deserve to share it - both done about 480 pages each It don't count......we was both repeating the same point 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: The Villa squad will deliver it to you in person.... Heady days. Heady days 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: Double Post Edited September 14, 2017 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, TRO said: It don't count......we was both repeating the same point But your 480 pages were lists of excuses/reasons trying to prove me wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hopefully the end is in sight now we have started to be linked with other managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I don't see any reason to actually hate Bruce, he says the right things, he seems to understand why we are failing, he seems to care, he even changes the team to try and counter these issues, sometimes those changes pay off, but any form or improvements are never sustained, the idea of form and momentum is too often short lived. As much as we have ever managed under Bruce was last season when through fairly unappealing football we ground out results and were difficult to defeat, sadly that didn't last and to make matters worse we don't score goals and we can't concentrate for 90s mins in order to not concede them. It will be great to have Kodjia back, but we can't hang all our hopes on one player again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I didn't see it myself but someone on here spoke of Dean Smith having a specific plan to play against us. This is my problem with Bruce and why I never really wanted him. He seems to just think picking his best XI is all it takes and the results will come. This is clearly evident in his tenure and even then he can't decide his best XI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 5 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Maybe Tony has held this sum back in the 'budget' hence why Brucey only had £1m to spend apparantly.. £6m was being kept to bring in Rafa! Mate, you have an obsession don't you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Need some ITK about this Oscar Garcia thingy then, seems we like St. Etienne managers, weren't we after Gaiter at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 31 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Need some ITK about this Oscar Garcia thingy then, seems we like St. Etienne managers, weren't we after Gaiter at some point? Is Oscar Garcia linked then? Good manager, nearly got Brighton promoted 3/4 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 7 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: The Villa squad will deliver it to you in person.... " Braaiiiinns....brrrraaaainsss." ( Ball Zombie looks over the Villa squad, looks disappointed.) " Braaaaiiins. I need...braaiinnnsss!" 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 23 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Is Oscar Garcia linked then? Good manager, nearly got Brighton promoted 3/4 years ago. Yeah rumours that we are sounding him out, and that he was also on the shortlist along with RDM. From some Spanish website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted September 15, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2017 7 hours ago, TRO said: It don't count......we was both repeating the same point Do some equations and under my formula if you remove @TRO and @Grasshopper posts (and possibly me) this thread is actually only 7 pages long ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted September 15, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: I didn't see it myself but someone on here spoke of Dean Smith having a specific plan to play against us. This is my problem with Bruce and why I never really wanted him. He seems to just think picking his best XI is all it takes and the results will come. This is clearly evident in his tenure and even then he can't decide his best XI So Bruce managers Villa like I play football manager. That's just great if I'd known that I would've applied for the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Yeah rumours that we are sounding him out, and that he was also on the shortlist along with RDM. From some Spanish website. Anybody on a shortlist with RDM should be automatically disqualified. I'd like to know who's writing up our 'shortlists'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Villan_of_oz said: So Bruce managers Villa like I play football manager. That's just great if I'd known that I would've applied for the job! I'd make that swap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Tommo_b said: Is Oscar Garcia linked then? Good manager, nearly got Brighton promoted 3/4 years ago. Nearly got a club promoted? Wow, sounds like just the sort of glittering success we crave. Much better than the track record of our current manager who has never ever got a club promoted ever. I can hardly contain my excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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