Quote from: eamonn on March 13, 2017, 05:11:11 PMQuote from: chrisw1 on March 13, 2017, 10:09:25 AMI'd be surprised if Newcastle don't kick on to mid table next season. Good manager, decent squad, decent funding. They'll be ok I think.They were ''schooled'' by Fulham, a team that plays more progressive football at the weekend. By all accounts, a lot of Newcastle's style this season has been quite direct and attritional. It will only get you so far in the Premier.They've been doing what they need to do to get out of this division. Benitez has always played somewhat attritional football anyway, and it's generally been successful, relative to the clubs where he's managed.
Quote from: chrisw1 on March 13, 2017, 10:09:25 AMI'd be surprised if Newcastle don't kick on to mid table next season. Good manager, decent squad, decent funding. They'll be ok I think.They were ''schooled'' by Fulham, a team that plays more progressive football at the weekend. By all accounts, a lot of Newcastle's style this season has been quite direct and attritional. It will only get you so far in the Premier.
I'd be surprised if Newcastle don't kick on to mid table next season. Good manager, decent squad, decent funding. They'll be ok I think.
Quote from: john e on March 10, 2017, 05:56:05 PMQuote from: Ads on March 10, 2017, 05:50:10 PMDid you watch the Huddersfield game John? As if you did you'd see the reason they were saying it was the worst they'd played, because they lumped the ball from the back as if there were four under pressure Baker's on. That was down to us pressing them.We played well, it was a very tight game. On balance whe were the better side. If you didn't see then I'm not sure how you can comment.fair point there is only so much you can see on that periscope linkI've always said that the view of someone that actually went to a game is worth more than someone that didn't however I feel our minds are made up on Bruce, you want to stick with him and I want him goneI suppose at some time in the future one of us will get our wishSo john, given we've got 12 from 15 and only conceded 1 goal, have you seen any positives yet?Will you consider changing your mind?
Quote from: Ads on March 10, 2017, 05:50:10 PMDid you watch the Huddersfield game John? As if you did you'd see the reason they were saying it was the worst they'd played, because they lumped the ball from the back as if there were four under pressure Baker's on. That was down to us pressing them.We played well, it was a very tight game. On balance whe were the better side. If you didn't see then I'm not sure how you can comment.fair point there is only so much you can see on that periscope linkI've always said that the view of someone that actually went to a game is worth more than someone that didn't however I feel our minds are made up on Bruce, you want to stick with him and I want him goneI suppose at some time in the future one of us will get our wish
Did you watch the Huddersfield game John? As if you did you'd see the reason they were saying it was the worst they'd played, because they lumped the ball from the back as if there were four under pressure Baker's on. That was down to us pressing them.We played well, it was a very tight game. On balance whe were the better side. If you didn't see then I'm not sure how you can comment.
So, reverse logic should apply. Lose 5 on the bounce and people shouldn't be calling for his head? But if that run were to have continued, then yes, everyone probably would call for his head!
Bruce in!
Quote from: Drummond on March 14, 2017, 03:01:08 PMSo, reverse logic should apply. Lose 5 on the bounce and people shouldn't be calling for his head? But if that run were to have continued, then yes, everyone probably would call for his head!I never called for his head because we were losing a load of games, that bit just made it easier for me to have a goI never wanted him to be our manager, I've never liked the way his teams play its incredibly boring and limited, this seasons already wrecked anyway, we are still nearer the relegation spots than play off places I don't think thats much to be shouting about to be honest, I've never been less excited about Villa games as I am at the moment, if your happy with the way things are going that's fine (honestly not having a go there) but I'm still totally underwhelmed with Bruce it won't change just because we grind out a few wins in a few dead rubbers that he's reduced us to
What happened 20 years ago?Presumably Rafa Benitez is a dinosaur too, as I doubt there is a team in the league who are quite as good as sucking the life out of a game, using that game management once a goal up to grind it out and do you on the break.