hippo Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: I've always quite liked him despite calling him these things, on the whole he was very respectful about Villa during his time managing the unwashed. My only gripe(s) was the way his players kicked grealish on his debut - and he claims he we should have had a penalty in every post match interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I think the percentage of fans that wouldn't accept him if he gets us winning games is maybe 10-15. He was the sensible appointment, let's kick off the new era with a big win on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post picicata Posted October 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2016 You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes well you just might findYou get what you need 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted October 12, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, hippo said: My only gripe(s) was the way his players kicked grealish on his debut - and he claims he we should have had a penalty in every post match interview. I'd instruct my players to do the same! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I read in the previous thread that someone said they will support the team but not the manager. How does that work in practice? Does it consist of just moaning about his every move or can it be more sinister like not asking for his autograph. I understand fans not being happy with Bruce. I just don't get what being unhappy will actually achieve for the club or more importantly the individual. You don't have to like the appointment. You may as well accept it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2016 Seen it written that Bruce at Hull the first time they went up automatically, they played 3-5-2 - maybe Bruce is a good choice to come in, not change things radically but get the team to stop conceding - how he does that I do not know, maybe just good old threats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, pacbuddies said: Like RDM before him Mr Potato Head was the easy available option. If he had still been in post at Hull how many people would have been urging Dr Tony to pay whatever it takes in compensation to prize him away from them? But why would the club not go for the manager that has one of the best records in the Championship, including 4 promotions? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, hippo said: My only gripe(s) was the way his players kicked grealish on his debut - and he claims he we should have had a penalty in every post match interview. God about time we have a manager who complains about decisions going against us to put pressure on referees. We have had what one penalty in the last 20 games? Wonder if he is going to keep Clarke? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: I've always quite liked him despite calling him these things, on the whole he was very respectful about Villa during his time managing the unwashed. Very true Trent. There are much worse people in football and not too many better. For Villa, it marks the tried and tested. I will hold my hands up and admit my heart wanted a Rowett/Johnson type manager but this from the outset, is a more sensible appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gillz Posted October 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2016 This is a sensible decision. Uninspiring? Perhaps, but i don't want to be inspired, i want to be promoted. Bruce has done that 4 times in this league (with much worse teams than us). There is no one better qualified for the specific challenge we are facing as of this moment. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: I read in the previous thread that someone said they will support the team but not the manager. How does that work in practice? Does it consist of just moaning about his every move or can it be more sinister like not asking for his autograph. I understand fans not being happy with Bruce. I just don't get what being unhappy will actually achieve for the club or more importantly the individual. You don't have to like the appointment. You may as well accept it. Quite simply to quell any discontent - Brucie has to win games. There seems a bizarre school of thought doing the rounds - that if we employed a young or overseas manager - and he didn't win games thats because he's laying foundations for the future....never quite got it myself. Win games brucie and you will be fine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rodders Posted October 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2016 For those who are particularly opposed to this appointment, I'm curious as to what those reasons are, in light of where we are right now? I can understand a lack of excitement or enthusiasm, or saying meh etc, and just generally preferring other options, but what are the reasons that have incited peculiarly dramatic language? It's not even as if he's ever said much or anything against us either. I admit the first time I realised he was the obvious candidate my default reaction was to feel rather underwhelmed, before coming to terms with it and realising his record might be what we need. We need to stop thinking of trying to find the 'one true candidate' who will lead us for decades into the promised land type thinking. We need to get up first. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Be interested to see if Clarke stays now and who Bruce brings in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 11 minutes ago, hippo said: My only gripe(s) was the way his players kicked grealish on his debut - and he claims he we should have had a penalty in every post match interview. I remember Villa kicking Ronaldo all over the pitch at VP to the point SAF subbed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 10 hours ago, KSV said: look its not ideal... but we have to remember we are 19th in the Championship.. with such a poor record in the last two seasons.. not many managers want to touch us. Bruce is experienced and is willing to take it on.. Best we can do. Im happy with it. Im just glad we dont have a young inexperienced guy in charge. We need a strong minded experienced manager to get us out of this mental issue the players have. It could turn out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Rodders said: For those who are particularly opposed to this appointment, I'm curious as to what those reasons are, in light of where we are right now? I can understand a lack of excitement or enthusiasm, or saying meh etc, and just generally preferring other options, but what are the reasons that have incited peculiarly dramatic language? It's not even as if he's ever said much or anything against us either. I admit the first time I realised he was the obvious candidate my default reaction was to feel rather underwhelmed, before coming to terms with it and realising his record might be what we need. We need to stop thinking of trying to find the 'one true candidate' who will lead us for decades into the promised land type thinking. We need to get up first. I must admit, I don't get the level of opposition from some either. I don't even really get why he's labelled as boring. hull scored more goals than all bar 3 teams in the championship last year and the top scorers got a whopping four more. The teams he's managed have dictated his style IMO. Hes now at the biggest club he has managed and if the Doc is true to his word and follows form so far, he will have more backing than he's ever had. He's built a decent reputation managing distinctly average teams, he deserves a chance with a proper club and I think he will do really well. I just hope those so opposed are prepared to accept they were wrong if he succeeds. Edited October 12, 2016 by wazzap24 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof hearted Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 In all honesty, after the last 5 years, Adolf Hitler could be appointed with Ted Bundy and Fred West as his assistants, as long as he brings a modicum of balance and success (and hasn't been inside Katie Price!) to the squad I don't care where he's been (as long as it's not inside Katie Price!). Welcome to the asylum Steve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 10 minutes ago, Gillz said: This is a sensible decision. Uninspiring? Perhaps, but i don't want to be inspired, i want to be promoted. Bruce has done that 4 times in this league (with much worse teams than us). There is no one better qualified for the specific challenge we are facing as of this moment. acorns and oak trees....spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Think we have a squad and manager capable of getting out of this league. I just hope our fans don't sabotage that. Give Bruce time to do his thing and we'll be OK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 He may have to introduce a bit of UGLY stuff....for me if thats what it takes.....bring it on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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