Stevo985 Posted July 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2018 I imagine the meeting is a courtesy. I would be MASSIVELY surprised if Bruce isn't in charge for our opening game. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: I hope we are to see a change. Again thanks for everything Steve. Very hard luck at the playoff. All the best for the future. ...then go and give £6m to Newcastle United for Rafa. I don't want to see a change. If change is going to happen, I want to see a progressive and fundamental change at Villa. I would like to see a change followed by steady progress and a coherent plan. Not just yet another high paid managerial sacking and random appointment. Repeat and rinse. Edited July 23, 2018 by The Fun Factory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I imagine the meeting is a courtesy. I would be MASSIVELY surprised if Bruce isn't in charge for our opening game. Agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I imagine the meeting is a courtesy. I would be MASSIVELY surprised if Bruce isn't in charge for our opening game. I’d agree in that I think Bruce stays. However I hope the meeting is a bit more than a courtesy. Given we have no CEO or Sporting Director it seems the whole summers ins and outs rests on this discussion and the plan made. Seems like they have a lot to discuss and not much time to execute on it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: I hope we are to see a change. Again thanks for everything Steve. Very hard luck at the playoff. All the best for the future. ...then go and give £6m to Newcastle United for Rafa. Because Rafa is just desperate to manage the mighty Aston Villa and to drop down a division all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I have made my views abundantly clear about Steve Bruce's managerial shortcomings. However, I have to agree with Stevo and say that I would be surprised if Bruce is not the Villa manager on the first day of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, villaglint said: I’d agree in that I think Bruce stays. However I hope the meeting is a bit more than a courtesy. Given we have no CEO or Sporting Director it seems the whole summers ins and outs rests on this discussion and the plan made. Seems like they have a lot to discuss and not much time to execute on it all. Courtesy may be too casual a word. I agree I imagine they'll talk about a lot. I guess what I meant was I don't imagine there is much pressure on Bruce to fight for his job during it. I reckon it will be a discussion on the upcoming a season and not whether Bruce will be a part of it or not. I think if people are getting their hopes up that Bruce is going to be sacked after this meeting then they'll be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: Courtesy may be too casual a word. I agree I imagine they'll talk about a lot. I guess what I meant was I don't imagine there is much pressure on Bruce to fight for his job during it. I reckon it will be a discussion on the upcoming a season and not whether Bruce will be a part of it or not. I think if people are getting their hopes up that Bruce is going to be sacked after this meeting then they'll be disappointed. unless the decision has already been made - and this is where it get communicated ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Because Rafa is just desperate to manage the mighty Aston Villa and to drop down a division all over again. Rigo has been deluding himself for months that Rafa would want to come here. I don't know why he does it to himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 minute ago, hippo said: unless the decision has already been made - and this is where it get communicated ? Seems unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Agree. Disagree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Courtesy may be too casual a word. I agree I imagine they'll talk about a lot. I guess what I meant was I don't imagine there is much pressure on Bruce to fight for his job during it. I reckon it will be a discussion on the upcoming a season and not whether Bruce will be a part of it or not. I think if people are getting their hopes up that Bruce is going to be sacked after this meeting then they'll be disappointed. They will be well aware what he done last season.....finishing fourth and 24 wins.....The discussion will be, what do we need to do to get us over the line. The style of play and the cosmetic bits will not be overly considered.....It will all surround results. missing out so closely will not go amiss....they will be oh so aware of that. Top business men are not chancers, they back winning tickets.....Steve went too close for them to dismiss him.....thats my take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: I have made my views abundantly clear about Steve Bruce's managerial shortcomings. However, I have to agree with Stevo and say that I would be surprised if Bruce is not the Villa manager on the first day of the season. and there will be a legitimate reason for that if he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 minute ago, TRO said: They will be well aware what he done last season..... 2 Of course they are aware of his failure, it's why they are now owners of the club. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Just now, Dick said: Of course they are aware of his failure, it's why they are now owners of the club. well, we will see what they do Dick. and if failure is what THEY THINK he has done, he will be gone. We will see what they think.....if he stays, i think you can safely say, you are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Keep him for what ? His football is a fecking eye - sore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 minute ago, TRO said: well, we will see what they do Dick. and if failure is what THEY THINK he has done, he will be gone. We will see what they think.....if he stays, i think you can safely say, you are wrong. Year 1: He had a free ride to get the squad he wanted Year 2: He failed with that squad Year 3: I think he will have till November. If we are top 2 then, he should stay till the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2018 Why wait til Wednesday if it’s a ‘you’re sacked’ meeting? A quick phone call would suffice to save everyone time, or a meeting first thing Monday to bin him off and then crack on. I’d be surprised if SB was gone on Weds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, TRO said: well, we will see what they do Dick. and if failure is what THEY THINK he has done, he will be gone. We will see what they think.....if he stays, i think you can safely say, you are wrong. Did he get us promoted ? No. That was the objective, and he " failed .",Nearly, almost, and close, doesn't mean didly squat. Let's not forget the dreadful play - off performance, 45 minutes of utter inertia. The day he goes, I will rejoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 They’ll hear him out. Let him explain what happened last season. What the plan for this season etc etc. I wonder if they will have football advisors with them. I’d love to be a fly on the wall. All very intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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