GingerCollins29 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Any signings made now, by Bruce, would suggest he'll have a substantial amount of time left to 'turn things around. No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 minute ago, GingerCollins29 said: Any signings made now, by Bruce, would suggest he'll have a substantial amount of time left to 'turn things around. No thanks I think in snodgrass case if we got him on loan he'd be an asset to whoever is in charge . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I think he'd be another expensive treatment table mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 18, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Eastie said: I think in snodgrass case if we got him on loan he'd be an asset to whoever is in charge . Yeah, same for Gallagher. Good players - really hope we sign them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 18, 2017 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2017 Gallagher would be a good loan signing and even if Bruce is sacked I would much rather have Gallagher as an option for the new manager coming in than see him go elsewhere. Bamford at Boro might be another alternative as he isn't first choice at Boro and can link play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Eastie said: I think in snodgrass case if we got him on loan he'd be an asset to whoever is in charge . Snodgrass (loan only plz) would be ideal. Not too fussed about getting anyone else really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 hours ago, TrentVilla said: They need confidence, coaching, encouraging to get on and ahead of the ball, to commit bodies to attack, to have belief they can destroy some of the poxy sides in this league. They need to embrace the size of the club not be beaten by it as they are by Bruce. It doesn't matter who we sign, they aren't going to solve the problem because the problem is on the sidelines and out on BMH every day. The Steve Bruce approach to management is when you are struggling to score goals you sign a striker. If that doesn't work sign another one. Repeat ad nauseum until it works or you get sacked. Working on your style of play, creativity, supply, wingers or "tactics" is just pure witchcraft. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 hours ago, TrentVilla said: What is the point is signing another striker? We've spent over £30m on them since we got relegated but we don't create any chances. This despite spending plenty on midfielders. Adding any more players under Bruce is in my view akin to sprinkling glitter on a turd. We have sufficient players, adding more isn't going to change anything. They need confidence, coaching, encouraging to get on and ahead of the ball, to commit bodies to attack, to have belief they can destroy some of the poxy sides in this league. They need to embrace the size of the club not be beaten by it as they are by Bruce. It doesn't matter who we sign, they aren't going to solve the problem because the problem is on the sidelines and out on BMH every day. If anything it's the manager who can't handle the size of the club, and that in itself is probably filtering down to the players. Let's be honest, Bruce has always been small time, he's biggest success has been at small clubs like Blues, Hull and Wigan. The only time he has managed a remotely 'big' club is Sunderland, and that didn't go well at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 hours ago, nnock1984 said: I've not heard Bruce confirm a rumour and then us not get the player so I am hopeful that Gallagher will get across the line. Snodgrass or Ryan Kent for the wing and we're set. Agreed they'd be good signings but I wouldn't exactly say we're set. We could sign Dale Alli and I'm sure Bruce could find a way to under utilise him. Knowing Bruce he'll sign Gallagher and Snodgrass then leave them on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 18, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: Agreed they'd be good signings but I wouldn't exactly say we're set. We could sign Dale Alli and I'm sure Bruce could find a way to under utilise him. Knowing Bruce he'll sign Gallagher and Snodgrass then leave them on the bench. Would prefer Dale Winton 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, GingerCollins29 said: Any signings made now, by Bruce, would suggest he'll have a substantial amount of time left to 'turn things around. No thanks Not necessarily, especially if they are loans. The board have to be prepared for any eventuality regardless of situation. For instance if he wins the next 2, it would be harder for them to pull the trigger. However he could "easily" win the next 2, keeping him in position until the transfer window shuts, and then get back to being tripe. In this case, if there were to be a new manager, the team still needs to be the strongest/most balanced possible. He could also, go on a winning streak, turn it around and it's happy days all round. (I'm not confident of this happening). The club have to be prepared with or without him. Edited August 18, 2017 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Regardless of Bruces future if we could get Snodgrass and Gallagher theyre both needed. We need another LW and we need a different option up front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Snodgrass is not a left winger, he plays on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 10 hours ago, poitier said: Snodgrass is not a left winger, he plays on the right. He could easily switch flanks if needed, but sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 18 hours ago, striker said: Gallagher would be a good loan signing and even if Bruce is sacked I would much rather have Gallagher as an option for the new manager coming in than see him go elsewhere. Bamford at Boro might be another alternative as he isn't first choice at Boro and can link play? Link play you say ? Do you mean he can kick it REALLY far ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terrytini Posted August 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2017 11 hours ago, poitier said: Snodgrass is not a left winger, he plays on the right. "He plays on the left, he plays on the riiigghhtt, if we sign Snodgrass, we'll soon make him shite" 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, terrytini said: "He plays on the left, he plays on the riiigghhtt, if we sign Snodgrass, we'll soon make him shite" Think West Ham have already done that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 19, 2017 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 19 hours ago, Jareth said: Would prefer Dale Winton Great in the sweeper position mate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 6 hours ago, bobzy said: He could easily switch flanks if needed, but sure. "I was also asked to play on the left to fill the gap vacated by Dmitri Payet but it's never been my position. I've scored nearly a hundred goals as a mainly right-sided player and I've said to the manager that's where I think I'm most effective." I can't see him dropping a division to play on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, poitier said: "I was also asked to play on the left to fill the gap vacated by Dmitri Payet but it's never been my position. I've scored nearly a hundred goals as a mainly right-sided player and I've said to the manager that's where I think I'm most effective." I can't see him dropping a division to play on the left. Simple. Sign Snodgrass, play Elmo right back, whilst having Bree, Hutton and De Laet on the bench. Bruce logic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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