JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 http://www.footballinsider247.com/ridiculous-sky-sports-pundit-compares-leeds-aston-villa/ Quote “The squad he [Bruce] has at his disposal is ridiculous for the Championship, he just can’t quite knit them together. It doesn’t strike you as an ego-driven team at all, just a team that should be very capable at this level,” said Prutton, as quoted on the Sky Sports website. “It’s incredible to think that Villa go into this game below Barnsley in the table. They’re in marked contrast to the confidence that a side like Leeds will be feeling at the moment. Loving all the sense coming from certain people in the game the last couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Bruce tells me different, Bruce tells me the squad isn't quite there yet, Bruce tells me he hasn't had millions to spend. I am confused. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 49 minutes ago, TRO said: I would be surprised if he didn't already know that. agreed. But not the point i was making and I'm not sure what point you're making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I would have been very supportive of Bruce due to my beliefs of giving a manager time but I think he has had enough time ,it's his squad now and he is struggling to get the best out of them results or performances haven't been good enough.There has been no progress and that's the worrying thing ,I'm all for stability and we can't keep changing mangers like we have been but in saying that you can't keep a manager in place for the sake of it ,if you are not moving forwards ,you are either staying the same or going backwards and that has been our story under Bruce ,September is a huge month for him we have to start showing signs of moving forward or he will be unemployed again whatever record he has of getting teams promoted is no good to us it's all about the present ,I hope I'm wrong I think everyone wants to see us succeed whatever way possible but I think Bruce is going to be under serious pressure he has lost majority of fans and the board is heading that way too the time is now for him he needs to start getting it right or else he will have messed up the biggest job he has ever had . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: agreed. But not the point i was making and I'm not sure what point you're making. I am making the point that he knows he has to prove all his critics wrong. and you agreed. now i'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, TRO said: I am making the point that he knows he has to prove all his critics wrong. and you agreed. now i'm confused. My point was that he does not need to give his defense against criticism in a press conference format. He needs to prove his critics wrong with the on-field performances and results. Do we still agree? That would be unusual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: My point was that he does not need to give his defense against criticism in a press conference format. He needs to prove his critics wrong with the on-field performances and results. Do we still agree? That would be unusual. I agree, and I would be surprised if TRO didn't agree as well. Edited September 15, 2017 by villabromsgrove 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: My point was that he does not need to give his defense against criticism in a press conference format. He needs to prove his critics wrong with the on-field performances and results. Do we still agree? That would be unusual. I am seriously not trying to be awkward.......But if he was doing all what you want like winning games handsomely.....He wouldn't be faced by those pointed questions. The fact that he is not winning those games, he is trying to defend himself, which to me is a natural thing.....whether i agree with him is something else. If you think his defence comments are rubbish fair enough, but thats a moot point. We all want him to win.....but so does he, his job is on the line......if he could he would. Edited September 15, 2017 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Villan4Life said: Just watched that Bruce interview he is saying some players signed in January have only been here 6 months? Make that 8 months Bruce!! He just makes up dates as he goes along Wow the Chap at Wolves is either very lucky or a magician of epic proportions then 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, TRO said: I am seriously not trying to be awkward.......But if he was doing all what you want like winning games handsomely.....He wouldn't be faced by those pointed questions. The fact that he is not winning those games, he is trying to defend himself, which to me is a natural thing.....whether i agree with him is something else. If you think his defence comments are rubbish fair enough, but that a different point. We all want him to win.....but so does he, his job is on the line......if he could he would. Aren't we talking about what he needs to do going forward, rather than rehashing our thoughts on the past? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: I agree, and I would be surprised if TRO didn't agree as well. well I would agree, we know what we want him to do.....but he isn't.......so he feels compelled to defend himself against the accusations of why he isn't winning. don't agree with his comments, but understand why he is doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Eastie said: A bit from his conference as quoted by Eastie" I can't really answer that the way I would like to but if that's what they want then how can I deny it." What the hell does he mean by this!, What would he like to say to those of us who think he is doing a quite frankly awful job,............ Edited September 15, 2017 by mykeyb Misquote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Aren't we talking about what he needs to do going forward, rather than rehashing our thoughts on the past? yes I think we are talking cross purposes on 2 different tenses. He is talking future....I am talking past tense. VB thanks for the leg up...your arbitrating skills are most welcome. Edited September 15, 2017 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: My point was that he does not need to give his defense against criticism in a press conference format. He needs to prove his critics wrong with the on-field performances and results. Do we still agree? That would be unusual. I think i am talking past tense, you are talking future....if i have that right. in which case my apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eastie Posted September 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2017 Interesting he said the reason he took jedinak off was injury rather than tactical - I actually thought he'd made the change to chase the game - should have known better 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Eastie said: Interesting he said the reason he took jedinak off was injury rather than tactical - I actually thought he'd made the change to chase the game - should have known better it is concerning isn't it. shovel.....hole? Edited September 15, 2017 by TRO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Mass hysteria. I really wish I could use the word I am thinking of which rhymes with trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 20 minutes ago, TRO said: I think i am talking past tense, you are talking future....if i have that right. in which case my apologies. understanding is a wonderful thing. no worries. We didn't make any sense to each other. pesky tenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: understanding is a wonderful thing. no worries. We didn't make any sense to each other. pesky tenses. Perhaps SB has the same problem with the players I'll get my coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 44 minutes ago, TRO said: I am seriously not trying to be awkward.......But if he was doing all what you want like winning games handsomely.....He wouldn't be faced by those pointed questions. The fact that he is not winning those games, he is trying to defend himself, which to me is a natural thing.....whether i agree with him is something else. If you think his defence comments are rubbish fair enough, but thats a moot point. We all want him to win.....but so does he, his job is on the line......if he could he would. but he cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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