Popular Post AVTuco Posted July 24, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2018 Failure. Horrible footy. Out, the sooner the better. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 hours ago, DaveAV1 said: Steve Bruce is happily telling everyone that he has lost 8 of the 11 that started the play of final. So where’s this squad he built? Wouldn't it be like the team he finished mid table with? Luckily he brought through all the youth players lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 The football Bruce served up week after week was, with the odd exception, truly awful. Henry gives me hope we just might start playing some decent football. All managers have to start somewhere. If it is Henry, then I’ll err on the side of optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I wonder if this snapshot is a good representation of all fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 hours ago, pintpotvilla said: Well he's not quite telling the truth there is he? He’s a rascal that Brucie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 hours ago, AXD said: In. a new manager coming in now, after most of pre season gone, is too much of a risk. We would get excuses like ‘the players haven’t adapted to my style of play yet’ for the first few games. If it’s Henry, it would be even more of a gamble as nobody knows what kind of a manager he would be. other than that, Bruce did quite well last year (except promotion of course). He knows the team, the league and the expectations and how to get a result. That's why we would need a 'proven' name that will come in and hit the ground running... None of this.. the squad needs time stuff when it goes tits up after 8 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 hours ago, AXD said: In. a new manager coming in now, after most of pre season gone, is too much of a risk. We would get excuses like ‘the players haven’t adapted to my style of play yet’ for the first few games. If it’s Henry, it would be even more of a gamble as nobody knows what kind of a manager he would be. other than that, Bruce did quite well last year (except promotion of course). He knows the team, the league and the expectations and how to get a result. Yeah all that practicing to kick the ball as far up the pitch as possible will have gone to waste! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted July 24, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I wonder if this snapshot is a good representation of all fans. It's not normally, there seemed to be more discontent with Bruce within the hallowed digital halls fo VillaTalk than elsewhere during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzavfc Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Out Time for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I said out as although I'm not totally sure the next manager will do as well as Bruce. I'm pretty sure we won't finish in the top 6 with him this season so I'm happy for us to take the risk as at worst I see a boring mid table finish. I'd take 16th and blooding of youngsters and better football than finishing 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent_Bob Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Undecided For me it’s about what our new overlords want to achieve this season. If it’s a new shot at automatic promotion, regardless of style, players and whatever, just get promoted, I still think Bruce is our best option. If it’s more long term, build a young side and get promotion in 2-3 years time, Henry would be my choice. Bruce is stronger in getting results, Henry would be a beacon to attract young ambitious players, but not necessarily players that would secure promotion already next season. But Henry would also offer a fresh start for some of our expensive strikers. That’s also worth something. The disadvantage of building a young side is that it’s a waste of time. Not many of them would be able to make it at the next level. So we need three teams. One to get us out of the Championship. There I rate Bruce higher if it’s to happen next season, Henry if it’s going to take longer time. One that would survive after promotion, there I rate Bruce over Henry, and finally one that would challenge for a place in Europe. For that team I rate Henry over Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, VillaAlex said: I'd take 16th and blooding of youngsters and better football than finishing 8th. That would be a pretty lame season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp999 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Any chance of Henry coming in as no. 2 for Bruce, working together for 1 season after promotion then Bruce moves to dof to leave Henry in charge.. Covers most peoples wishes.. Personally don't think Henry would come as a no. 2..but worth a shot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Hope Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 36 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: That would be a pretty lame season But if it meant we stormed the league the next season and then were more than able to hold our own in the Prem the season after....I'd bite your hand off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, richp999 said: Any chance of Henry coming in as no. 2 for Bruce, working together for 1 season after promotion then Bruce moves to dof to leave Henry in charge.. Covers most peoples wishes.. Personally don't think Henry would come as a no. 2..but worth a shot Or maybe joint boss. As long as Henry is in charge of coaching, Bruce can do all the other stuff. Dream team ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I'd back Bruce int he Championship to finish above a rookie T.Henry.....Unless he's got some Mendes style wonder agent in his back pocket Then again if they decide it over a 50m dash then Bruce is going to regret having a monthly account at that kebab shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Seriously what do people think Bruce will do with loan players gone? Snodgrass only player with double figure assists. Grabban 8 goals in limited appearances. Just read we want to sell Lansbury but can't because he's on 40k a week!?! Another dud Bruce buy. Honestly I'm done with him after reading that though I never wanted him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floody555 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 In Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I came here expecting to be able to vote for shake it all about @Demitri_C OUT! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 39 minutes ago, VILLAMARV said: I came here expecting to be able to vote for shake it all about @Demitri_C OUT! Oh go on then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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