Eastie Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 minute ago, MONCABA said: I think Bruce will be the deciding factor in Jack being here next season. If he stays, Jack stays for at least another season. I think our lack of money is the deciding factor . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Its not the end of the world if he stays, although he needs to beat the inconsistency out of the team . Also it will definitely be last chance saloon for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Well we don't know that really, do we? Jacks not asked to leave so would Bruce need to convince him to stay as you suggest? ‘Let’s say Bruce stays - he will not get us promoted in my opinion with a much weakened side - so in a years time we have jack Grealish with only a year left on his contract - the fee would decrease hugely . steve Bruce staying for me only delays the inevitable and I expect it to end in tears pretty early into next season . If Bruce couldn’t get us up with that team last season then I see little to suggest he will get us up with a weaker team Edited June 2, 2018 by Eastie 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Needs to stop being stubborn and take the safety break off if he's going to stay. Stop with the lining up not to lose and set the team up to win! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 2, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Eastie said: Jacks not asked to leave so would Bruce need to convince him to stay as you suggest? We don't know if Jack has asked to leave or not. Or we don't know if an acceptable offer comes in he might have his head turned. My point is if that situation arises, Bruce might be able to convince him to stay more so than a manager he's never worked with before. It's hypothetical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONCABA Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Eastie said: Jacks not asked to leave so would Bruce need to convince him to stay as you suggest? Yes, I think he would need convincing. I would imagine he would want to see what Bruce's plans are for the coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, MONCABA said: Yes, I think he would need convincing. I would imagine he would want to see what Bruce's plans are for the coming season. JT , snoddy and Johnstone have gone and we need to find multi millions to abide by ffp rules - whatever Bruce’s plans are things look pretty bleak to me , in fact if anything if Bruce is staying I’d be more inclined to get out if I was in jacks shoes . ‘This for me is another lambert situation in the making with the manager departing long after he should do Edited June 2, 2018 by Eastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, PieFacE said: We don't know if Jack has asked to leave or not. Or we don't know if an acceptable offer comes in he might have his head turned. My point is if that situation arises, Bruce might be able to convince him to stay more so than a manager he's never worked with before. It's hypothetical. Indeed as it would also be if xia tells Bruce we need the money and need to sell jack . All will be revealed in the fullness of time , thank god the World Cup will provide some distraction from this . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 2, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Eastie said: All will be revealed in the fullness of time , thank god the World Cup will provide some distraction from this . Absolutely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Look at his moaning about how hard he has had it this year. He will be **** unbearable next season 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, DCJonah said: Look at his moaning about how hard he has had it this year. He will be **** unbearable next season He could walk into Villa park and burn it down, be caught on CCTV and still people blame everybody but him, Bruce would also blame others. Never his fault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 All you will hear from him is ffp and expectation levels blah blah blah - if he wants to stay think we should sack him anyway now . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Think of the on pitch stuff as well. What will be on offer after the muck he served up with seasoned internationals throughout the squad. And win, lose or draw all we'll hear every effing single week is how hard he's got it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Tomaszk said: Think of the on pitch stuff as well. What will be on offer after the muck he served up with seasoned internationals throughout the squad. And win, lose or draw all we'll hear every effing single week is how hard he's got it. Truly Depressing times ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 It'll give him even more reason to be defensive as well, "we don't have the players", whereas with Grealish, Snodgrass and Adomah, plus goals from midfield in Hourihane, and strikers such as Hogan who scored plenty for Brentford, Grabban for all teams has been with, he was still cautious and defensive, but at least he can blame somebody else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Yeah, expectation levels. Poor Steve - he got the job because he is supposed to be the expert in getting teams promoted, and even said himself "who would we get that is better" Of course expectation levels are f**king high!!!!! If they weren't we would have Neverheardof McNobody managing us and not be paying him £1.5m/year, rather than the supposed promotion specialist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Can't stand the heat and all. We need someone to deliver, not make excuses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, daggy_333 said: Needs to stop being stubborn and take the safety break off if he's going to stay. Stop with the lining up not to lose and set the team up to win! You're asking a very old dog to learn new tricks. Edited June 2, 2018 by Junxs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Junxs Posted June 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2018 I think Dr T was being polite by not sacking him after everything he's been through. It was kind of an invitation to leave that statement he put out. Now Alex Bruce has confirmed his dad got no intention of leaving, is it time for Dr Tony to be more ruthless? I can't for one moment think how Bruce is the right man, if he couldnt do it with the best squad in the league and set us up the way he did, then why oh why would anyone think he could do it with a far weaker squad and less funds now? Bruce should have gone last summer, even more reason to be gone this summer.. but hes still here 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 If @omariqy figures are in the ball park then the case for retaining Bruce is a bit stronger. If we get to keep Grealish then it’s back to the loan market for a few and Bruce has great contacts. He will also have to flesh the squad out with the yoof too. Could work. Therefore #BruceIN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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