TrentVilla Posted July 11, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Keyblade said: Also, Bruce being hated by the fans for his SHA association is a narrative Sky has been pushing for a couple of years now. That was no mistake, he just took the lie too far for plausible deniability is all. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 They’ve got a tough start to the season too, could well be a very hairy situation for the both of us by the time we play them in late November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 leaving a club mid pre-season is as shitty as you can get. Granted he will never get a job offer like this again but for me shows class of the guy after Wednesday gave him a lot of time off before taking the job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 If Newcastle land Bruce, I'm piling money on them to get relegated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, Zatman said: leaving a club mid pre-season is as shitty as you can get. Granted he will never get a job offer like this again but for me shows class of the guy after Wednesday gave him a lot of time off before taking the job Are you really surprised ? I can't help but have some empathy for the toon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 47 minutes ago, Zatman said: leaving a club mid pre-season is as shitty as you can get. Granted he will never get a job offer like this again but for me shows class of the guy after Wednesday gave him a lot of time off before taking the job Mark of the man. Proper piece of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 11, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 11, 2019 There will be quite a mad few across Newcastle and Sheffield this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post privateer Posted July 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Tomaszk said: Mark of the man. Proper piece of work. It never ceases to amaze me how often I read that he is a "good bloke". Even those who acknowledge his weaknesses and outright failures as a manager sometimes find themselves caveating their opinions with the "good guy" mantra. But actually, he's a monumental word removed. A repellent fat snide who was always limited in terms of managerial skills and what "skills" or "knowledge" he possesses are far out of date. He's like a blubbery MON. He was found out brutally in the final few months he was trashing our club, fortunately for SW won't be there long enough to do for them but, hilariously, is about to turn the Toon into the greatest show on earth this season. From what I can gather they hate him already and don't want him there. Come Christmas...oh my! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, privateer said: It never ceases to amaze me how often I read that he is a "good bloke". Even those who acknowledge his weaknesses and outright failures as a manager sometimes find themselves caveating their opinions with the "good guy" mantra. But actually, he's a monumental word removed. A repellent fat snide who was always limited in terms of managerial skills and what "skills" or "knowledge" he possesses are far out of date. He's like a blubbery MON. He was found out brutally in the final few months he was trashing our club, fortunately for SW won't be there long enough to do for them but, hilariously, is about to turn the Toon into the greatest show on earth this season. From what I can gather they hate him already and don't want him there. Come Christmas...oh my! He presumably only gets that reputation because he's soft spoken and polite. That goes a long way for a lot of people when it comes to people in positions of power. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Zatman said: leaving a club mid pre-season is as shitty as you can get. Granted he will never get a job offer like this again but for me shows class of the guy after Wednesday gave him a lot of time off before taking the job Yeah, most of it lording it up in the West Indies watching cricket!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Keyblade said: He presumably only gets that reputation because he's soft spoken and polite. That goes a long way for a lot of people when it comes to people in positions of power. It's a very good point. He's absolutely nailed the skill of being the faux-humble victim, that stupid but faithful golden retriever act whilst weaving in a nice bit of passive aggression. The word removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, villan-scott said: There will be quite a mad few across Newcastle and Sheffield this evening! Sheff Wednesday should be thankful that he's pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Almost a year ago, I was Raving on and on about getting rid of Bruce and going for Rafa Benithez. I was out of my mind according to some, etc etc. 12 months on.. Newcastle United have swapped Benithez for Bruce. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 28 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Almost a year ago, I was Raving on and on about getting rid of Bruce and going for Rafa Benithez. I was out of my mind according to some, etc etc. 12 months on.. Newcastle United have swapped Benithez for Bruce. Weird. You were out of you're mind. Benitez would never come to a team in the championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, villalad21 said: You were out of you're mind. Benitez would never come to a team in the championship. No, but it appears Ashley is now out of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 50 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Almost a year ago, I was Raving on and on about getting rid of Bruce and going for Rafa Benithez. I was out of my mind according to some, etc etc. 12 months on.. Newcastle United have swapped Benithez for Bruce. Weird. Ignoring the fact that your comparison would only work if Sheffield Wednesday signed Benitez, it's not like Newcastle sacked Benitez so they could get Bruce. He essentially walked. Bruce is a massive downgrade that they wouldn't make if they didn't have to. In fact, apparently Bruce was way down their list of candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Ignoring the fact that your comparison would only work if Sheffield Wednesday signed Benitez, it's not like Newcastle sacked Benitez so they could get Bruce. He essentially walked. Bruce is a massive downgrade that they wouldn't make if they didn't have to. In fact, apparently Bruce was way down their list of candidates. He walked because he was not putting up with anymore of Ashley's shite, wanted assurances that Ashley wouldn't give, gave a vision Ashley didn't share. No wonder he walked. Foolish on Ashley's part unless he had a much better manager lined up. ... He appoints Steve Bruce. You just couldn't write it. I Suppose it saves Ashley even more £££ now but as a fan, I'd be suicidal right now. They won't have another Rafa to being them back up this time. You just know where Ashley is taking this. He has hired the perfect pilot for that journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 13 hours ago, Keyblade said: He presumably only gets that reputation because he's soft spoken and polite. That goes a long way for a lot of people when it comes to people in positions of power. He knows how to keep those in good positions sweet. Heard a few journos mention in casual convo how in his pre and post matches he always treats them right and looks after them with refreshments and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 16 hours ago, Zatman said: leaving a club mid pre-season is as shitty as you can get. Granted he will never get a job offer like this again but for me shows class of the guy after Wednesday gave him a lot of time off before taking the job Could be worse, imagine leaving the club that day before the season opener... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 16 hours ago, Zatman said: leaving a club mid pre-season is as shitty as you can get. Granted he will never get a job offer like this again but for me shows class of the guy after Wednesday gave him a lot of time off before taking the job I don't understand this at all. His dream job comes up and he is being classless by having the nerve to accept it? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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