Lunarsea Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 31 minutes ago, terrytini said: Can I have some of whatever those who don't see any problem with this are having ? You can't bottle common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AshVilla Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) This would be a terrible signing. Bruce has proven since he's been here that he can't get the best out of the players at his disposal what chance does he have with a player who is in decline in the twilight of his career and has spent the past 3 years playing in the arse end of Russia and Greece. Crystal Palace didn't want him that's despite Big Sam being a previous manager of his who will know the player inside out. I thought we learnt from the mistake with Lescott please don't give him a contract. Edited February 24, 2017 by AshVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, KJT123 said: Better than Kodjias clearance the other week. At least it went out......... Edited February 25, 2017 by KSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 So. Reasons we should give Bruce more time I have seen on these boards 1) too many new players takes time for them to gel. So Steve's plan is to get another new one. 2) players come here and coast thinking they've made it. So Steve's plan is to sign a player on his last legs. 3) we just need stability. So Steve adds a new wild card. I guess somebody will now tell us that Steve's problem has been that there's not been enough experience in the squad ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Samba is slow and ponderous with the turning circle of a super tanker. Those were my thoughts when he played against us in the Carling Cup Semi Final in 2010 (?). Seven years later I doubt very much if he has improved. He might give us a bit more bite at set pieces and defending corners but I shudder to think what he will not give us in open play. Best avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunarsea Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, srsmithusa said: So. Reasons we should give Bruce more time I have seen on these boards 1) too many new players takes time for them to gel. So Steve's plan is to get another new one. 2) players come here and coast thinking they've made it. So Steve's plan is to sign a player on his last legs. 3) we just need stability. So Steve adds a new wild card. I guess somebody will now tell us that Steve's problem has been that there's not been enough experience in the squad ? One reason not to sack a manager is for letting someone train with them and for possibly weighing up options. Unless perhaps that someone is Jeanette Krankie. .......and just when did "experience" become a dirty word? I missed that memo. Edited February 25, 2017 by Lunarsea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 46 minutes ago, Lunarsea said: One reason not to sack a manager is for letting someone train with them and for possibly weighing up options. Unless perhaps that someone is Jeanette Krankie. .......and just when did "experience" become a dirty word? I missed that memo. you misunderstood my point. I've got no problem with experience of giving someone a trial. My annoyance is at the (IMO flimsy) excuses given for Bruce. If you think he should be given time because we've had so many new players then you would have to be against trialing or signing anyone else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunarsea Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 21 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: you misunderstood my point. I've got no problem with experience of giving someone a trial. My annoyance is at the (IMO flimsy) excuses given for Bruce. Isn't that really for a different thread though? Quote If you think he should be given time because we've had so many new players then you would have to be against trialing or signing anyone else.... I don't see how that follows at all. A football team is a forever ongoing project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Have we had 'Balalalalala Chris Samba!' yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 24 minutes ago, Lunarsea said: Isn't that really for a different thread though? I don't see how that follows at all. A football team is a forever ongoing project. If Westwood can make every thread..... and of course every team is an ongoing project. Which is why it's an invalid excuse for Bruce. So, back to Sambs, I hope he helps us and can see several ways he might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob80 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Please no! Complete sack of cack , and has been for a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 If it's with a view to a short term to cover until the end of the season, for whatever reason, I've no problem with us taking a look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 02:45, srsmithusa said: So. Reasons we should give Bruce more time I have seen on these boards 1) too many new players takes time for them to gel. So Steve's plan is to get another new one. 2) players come here and coast thinking they've made it. So Steve's plan is to sign a player on his last legs. 3) we just need stability. So Steve adds a new wild card. I guess somebody will now tell us that Steve's problem has been that there's not been enough experience in the squad ? Problem is you live in a black and white World where you believe that pro-Bruce fans think every decision he makes is the correct one. Just because I want to give Bruce more time doesn't mean that I think his system is perfect every game, or that his team selection is spot on every week or that every signing he makes is excellent. I don't rate Samba. But as @dont_do_it_doug. says, if it's as cover, what's the problem? Injuries happen in football. A lot on here wanted Hutton gone. We signed de Laet, who got injured. We signed Bree, who got injured. We're playing with our 3rd choice right back. We currently only really have 1 CB option beyond the first XI. While I completely agree that Bruce could've signed one in Jan, I think the midfield was the clear priority, as it should've been. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, kurtsimonw said: Problem is you live in a black and white World where you believe that pro-Bruce fans think every decision he makes is the correct one. Just because I want to give Bruce more time doesn't mean that I think his system is perfect every game, or that his team selection is spot on every week or that every signing he makes is excellent. I don't rate Samba. But as @dont_do_it_doug. says, if it's as cover, what's the problem? Injuries happen in football. A lot on here wanted Hutton gone. We signed de Laet, who got injured. We signed Bree, who got injured. We're playing with our 3rd choice right back. We currently only really have 1 CB option beyond the first XI. While I completely agree that Bruce could've signed one in Jan, I think the midfield was the clear priority, as it should've been. Sorry, I don't think you are right about my problem. My problem is that I think the excuses given for Bruce's errors are flimsy, invalid, sometimes contradictory. I actually think that making and tolerating excuses for poor performance is what has us in this terrible condition we find ourselves. That includes excusing the manager. Then I posted something rooted in those frustrations in the wrong thread. Should have been in the Bruce thread. I have no problem giving trials or contracts to players that might help us. I'll try to keep my frustration at the excuses for Bruce to the right thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Absolute unit. Surely if he has the legs for it he's worth a pop on a short term deal for next season? Particularly if they don't want to hamper Bedeau's development. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 34 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Absolute unit. Surely if he has the legs for it he's worth a pop on a short term deal for next season? Particularly if they don't want to hamper Bedeau's development. Crikey are we sure he isn't playing in an under 12's game. He looks in good shape in fairness and like you say if he has the legs still then he may well be worth a punt. Edit - Just seen he played for an hour and looked decent apparently. Edited March 6, 2017 by markavfc40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Even a 32 year old samba can't be worse than Richards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Absolute unit. He has got his shorts pulled up too high, he needs to follow the relaxed style of the younglings to fit into a U23 game. Edited March 6, 2017 by Keener window-cleaner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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