dn1982 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 As long as Bruce has the immediate coaching staff he wants I think it's a good idea that things like fitness are over seen by the club. All players at the club from youth to 1st team need a permanent fitness coach who can tailor things to their needs. Having forever changing fitness coaches can't help and looking at Gabby that's spot on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 23 hours ago, villarule123 said: Sorry I just saw this. He's married to a family friend of ours. Left Brentford to come to us and has previous with Small Heath and WBA. I told our friend to tell him that he has the biggest job at the club right now what with the late goals and he's turned it around quick! Thank you. Interestingly this appointment coincides with the appointment of Steve Bruce. It's difficult to say whether the turn around is due to Bruce, the new Sport Psychologist, a new manager bounce or a combination of factors but right now I'm going to say this person deserves as much credit as anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted October 26, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, Michael118 said: Thank you. Interestingly this appointment coincides with the appointment of Steve Bruce. It's difficult to say whether the turn around is due to Bruce, the new Sport Psychologist, a new manager bounce or a combination of factors but right now I'm going to say this person deserves as much credit as anybody. He was on the verge of joining when RDM was here. His wife told me that he wasn't sure what would happen with the new manager but he still joined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 29 minutes ago, villarule123 said: He was on the verge of joining when RDM was here. His wife told me that he wasn't sure what would happen with the new manager but he still joined. Well, as far as you can possibly tell he has done an excellent job so far. I hope it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Bruces results vs blose last season 3 Hull City 2–0 Birmingham City [hide]Kingston upon Hull 15:00 BST Meyler 36'Hernández 38', 62'Clucas 41' Report[84] Grounds 17'Gleeson 39' Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 17,436 Referee: Eddie Ilderton 34 Birmingham City 1–0 Hull City [show]Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I like the theory about keeping the same GK and fitness staff. Especially as most managerial appointments at stable clubs last under 3 years. However stability is a means to an end - not an end in itself. Lets say we are looking for our next manager after Brucey - and someone highly rated for example, Sean Dyche, Eddie Howe are interested - but only if they can bring there own staff - we shouldn't become a slave to the structure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 3 hours ago, hippo said: I like the theory about keeping the same GK and fitness staff. Especially as most managerial appointments at stable clubs last under 3 years. However stability is a means to an end - not an end in itself. Lets say we are looking for our next manager after Brucey - and someone highly rated for example, Sean Dyche, Eddie Howe are interested - but only if they can bring there own staff - we shouldn't become a slave to the structure.... Paul Lambert? Surely the point of the structure is that you don't get your head turned by the latest managerial fad. There was a point about eighteen months ago that some people thought Garry Monk would be the next England manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Its early days but I like the cut of Mr Bruce's jib. He speaks clearly with authority and knowledge about football. He is a proper old fashioned manager who clearly wanted this job and knows the club and knows the area. So it looking like a good appointment so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post It's Your Round Posted October 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2016 Loving Steve's attitude ahead of the Derby on Sunday. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 13 hours ago, Upper north stander said: Looks like his time at the sty really did affect him, he can't even bare to be near the colour blue now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 hour ago, It's Your Round said: Loving Steve's attitude ahead of the Derby on Sunday. Got to love the guy, RDM really had ZERO personality didn't he? this is not important to many people but I have always thought a manager with a bit of personality and charisma is beneficial in many ways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 28, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Got to love the guy, RDM really had ZERO personality didn't he? this is not important to many people but I have always thought a manager with a bit of personality and charisma is beneficial in many ways. Funnily enough I thought personality and charisma were about the only thing RDM had in his locker. He was the 'nice guy'. The hope was Clarke could be the task-master. Oh well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 "I am sure its going to be absolutely wonderful Pete" I never would have thought I would start liking this guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 41 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Got to love the guy, RDM really had ZERO personality didn't he? this is not important to many people but I have always thought a manager with a bit of personality and charisma is beneficial in many ways. Definitely! It's very reassuring to have someone with some a big personality in charge. I hope his influence transfers to the style of our play. He knows the best way to shut the home fans up on Sunday is to win. I'm sure he'll love it if we do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 hours ago, It's Your Round said: Loving Steve's attitude ahead of the Derby on Sunday. Fair play to the guy, I can't say I was pleased at the appointment, in fact I went as far as saying I hated the guy. As fickle as it may be after 3 matches I must say I'm warming to him, greatly. A win on Sunday (however it comes) and I'll be a full convert. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 hours ago, It's Your Round said: Loving Steve's attitude ahead of the Derby on Sunday. Absolutely love this, and you just know it'll wind them lot up down the road. Delighted we have a manager who knows what this Derby is all about. Imagine RDM trying to get this team up for blues away?! It would've been embarrassing! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted October 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2016 I liked him when he was Blues manager. I always tried to separate my appreciation of his personality with who he worked for. Always valued his work and his persona, where ever he has been. obviously, being Villa manager is now much easier. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 4 hours ago, BOF said: Funnily enough I thought personality and charisma were about the only thing RDM had in his locker. He was the 'nice guy'. The hope was Clarke could be the task-master. Oh well. For what it's worth now, which is very little if anything, I think RDM allowed Xia's personality to dominate too much and ultimately ended up feeling like a secondary partner in the management of the team/club which led to a lack of engagement and subsequently an inability to motivate the team beyond a certain point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 45 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: For what it's worth now, which is very little if anything, I think RDM allowed Xia's personality to dominate too much and ultimately ended up feeling like a secondary partner in the management of the team/club which led to a lack of engagement and subsequently an inability to motivate the team beyond a certain point. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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