Mantis Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 What's the point in getting rid? I'm not impressed at all with what's gone on recently but we'll only be seeing the same shit from the next manager after a while. Doesn't matter who we get really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We have to be careful we don't start to sound like spoilt kids. Our owner has put lots of money in during this window and many of us have been delighted with Bruce's signings. Then, after an admittedly shite performance, people are calling for his head even before some of our signings have even been announced. It's no surprise fans of other clubs like to see us lose. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Well utter garbage again , lack of tactics again on show never in the game .Has brought in a whole new midfield and we look like we are playing with 10 men there are so many gaps. Under pressure for me now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think Bruce should have more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 15 minutes ago, Czechlad said: Rowett is available still Rowett would set us up exactly the same way. His football was garbage at Birmingham, but it was effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 minute ago, jacketspuds said: We have to be careful we don't start to sound like spoilt kids. Our owner has put lots of money in during this window and many of us have been delighted with Bruce's signings. Then, after an admittedly shite performance, people are calling for his head even before some of our signings have even been announced. It's no surprise fans of other clubs like to see us lose. We turn quicker than most. Just check the midfielder(s) threads 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think calls for his head are understandable but it's not what we need . He should be given time (as RDM should've been) - but only because it's the right thing to do, not because performances or results merit it.....but his tactics are yet again dreadful. On the plus side we have the last twenty minutes against Brighton and the first half against Preston. On the minus we have all the rest of all the games. Been saying for weeks he is too negative (nobody within 30 yards of Kodja) and sits too deep. The only time we look effective has been the few games we've pressed ( like Brentford have tonight). It is also becoming a repeating pattern that / whoever he buys or selects- he doesn't seem able to get an energetic performance out of them. Again, for me, the players don't look as if they are being coached for a high energy attacking game. They DO look like we gave no real system other than defend with ten men then try and hit the front man. I don't buy the 'settling in' idea....yes it plays a part but if you play Hourihane in your own half he isn't going to affect s game. And this performance wasn't because of settling in, it's s repeat of what's gone before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Demitri_C Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 If this continues he may have yo go. I'm sick of this go a goal behind then crumble. Why can't they fight like lions??? big test for Bruce now as no more excuses. That was pathetic a real joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkiller1981 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: We have to be careful we don't start to sound like spoilt kids. Our owner has put lots of money in during this window and many of us have been delighted with Bruce's signings. Then, after an admittedly shite performance, people are calling for his head even before some of our signings have even been announced. It's no surprise fans of other clubs like to see us lose. I don't think anyone could or would moan about the chairman I think a few if us just wish his commitment was matched on the pitch and the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: We have to be careful we don't start to sound like spoilt kids. Our owner has put lots of money in during this window and many of us have been delighted with Bruce's signings. Then, after an admittedly shite performance, people are calling for his head even before some of our signings have even been announced. It's no surprise fans of other clubs like to see us lose. I agree I wouldn't want to see him sacked but I couldn't give a Damn how fans of other Clubs see us. It doesn't matter if we spent s billion pounds it's fair to criticise the very poor performances we are seeing every game, and fair to question and criticise the Manager. Edited January 31, 2017 by terrytini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, terrytini said: I think calls for his head are understandable but it's not what we need . He should be given time (as RDM should've been) - but only because it's the right thing to do, not because performances or results merit it.....but his tactics are yet again dreadful. On the plus side we have the last twenty minutes against Brighton and the first half against Preston. On the minus we have all the rest of all the games. Been saying for weeks he is too negative (nobody within 30 yards of Kodja) and sits too deep. The only time we look effective has been the few games we've pressed ( like Brentford have tonight). It is also becoming a repeating pattern that / whoever he buys or selects- he doesn't seem able to get an energetic performance out of them. Again, for me, the players don't look as if they are being coached for a high energy attacking game. They DO look like we gave no real system other than defend with ten men then try and hit the front man. I don't buy the 'settling in' idea....yes it plays a part but if you play Hourihane in your own half he isn't going to affect s game. And this performance wasn't because of settling in, it's s repeat of what's gone before. Good points. The lack of energy could be a function of them being told to sit back and stand off, rather than have, for instance, a high press, which really at this level we should be doing - keeping the ball better and relentlessly look to win it back when not in possession, forcing the opposition to make mistakes baring in mind that at this level technique isn't good to be particularly good under immense pressure. Bruce really is just the second coming of McLeish, every bit as negative and every bit as clueless when it comes to changing tactics and players during the match. Edited January 31, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 It's just really disappointing after the start he had. Perhaps writing this season off and going for a young manager with a vision like Wagner would have been better. As it is, sacking Bruce would make us an even bigger laughing stock, plus he deserves longer with the new players anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 minute ago, terrytini said: I agree I wouldn't want to see him sacked but I couldn't give a Damon how fans of other Clubs see us. It doesn't matter if we spent s billion pounds it's fair to criticise the very poor performances we are seeing every game, and fair to question and criticise the Manager. I just think that other clubs fans love to see us being shit and when we play them they seem to really gee up their players. Yes they want their teams to win but there always seems to be that little bit more determination against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: If this continues he may have yo go. I'm sick of this go a goal behind then crumble. Why can't they fight like lions??? big test for Bruce now as no more excuses. That was pathetic a real joke Thing is, that's been happening for years. The same things persist regardless of who is manager. I'm not at all happy with what Bruce has been doing lately but sadly I just don't think another manager will make much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Has he done an interview explaining what the **** that was, yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looks like a man without a plan. He'll be hanging his hat on Hogan now, and if the team continue to falter, I think Tony will drop some algebra on his arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 His constant late substitutions do my head in. 73 minutes before he made a change, can't understand it at all & for Christs sake can we please stop lumping the ball forward at EVERY SINGLE opportunity. Is it really too much to ask for us to put a few passes together? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I say we adopt the Palermo model. Come on Xia, bare your teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 High press is now part of the modern game. Any decent side in the prem uses it. Considering that's where we aspire to be and we now have a midfield maybe we should try it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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