Steve Bruce - officially confirmed (as Sheffield Wednesday boss)

[mr underhill]

this is getting very tedious. Anyone using the word spud or potato in the context of out esteemed leader has to face a lifetime ban. Me? Well, I'm not from north Birmingham, I am on Donald Trump's campaign staff, still a close relationship with the General and received the finest non education money can buy. Oh,, and 'call me Dave' says Hi!. Very, very good luck today Steve.

[robbo1874]

Some bell-ends on this thread.

Just get behind the new fella and support the team.

For what it's worth - I think we may draw or lose against the dogheads. But I reckon BFS will turn the the club around if he's given a chance.

[clash city rocker]

Well let's hope our new manager can sort out some of the half baked players we have. He should realise that you can't wedge five forwards into a team and just hope they will give someone a roasting. If all the players chip in there,s no reason why we still can't steam this league and mashing wolves today would be a great start.It all boils down to results as he should realise if he makes a hash of it then it won't help his career.

[littleoldme]

Good luck in your Villa career Mr Bruce say i.He does appear to be absolutely chuffed to be appointed to such an esteemed position at our great club.
As a football man he knows the enormity of both the club,and the job in hand,here's wishing you well,and welcome to the family.

[Fin Feds Dad]

He's one of us now - a far better appointment than the last one, in my opinion. Good luck Steve.

[Richard E]

He's one of us now - a far better appointment than the last one, in my opinion. Good luck Steve.

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[tomd2103]

He's one of us now - a far better appointment than the last one four, in my opinion. Good luck Steve.

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[Rico]

Welcome to the Villa, Steve.

I'm sure that you have forgotten more about football than I will ever know, but please can you not use the Villa to try out whatever the latest new fangled tactical formation is. Five up front with two in midfield is a recipe for disaster. Passing the ball sideways and backwards a thousand times per game might give impressive possession stats, but won't win matches. Equally, I don't want to see our goalkeeper passing the ball sideways or backwards from a goal kick. Why not give 442 a go? Anyway, all the best and good luck.

(My name is Rico. I'm from North Birmingham and I don't hate the Blues- I even have some friends who are blue noses, and some Baggies. I love Villa.)

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[villabear]

This quote: "It’s a huge football club, it’s a privilege to manage it and it’s arguably the biggest club that I’ve ever managed and I mean that properly."

He just comes across as proper manager. Welcome Steve.

[damon loves JT]

I'm glad he's in charge of the team today. He can probably see that our most pressing problems are tactical ones, and has the confidence to address them, and own the result, win, lose or draw.

Last thing we need is him sitting in the stand looking shell shocked as we lose 3-0 and then coming out with some shit about the 'challenge being bigger than he thought'

[Confusious says]

Full credit to Steve on taking charge against the wolves, it seems that he could not wait to get going. It will take a while for him to get the formation he wants which suit the players he has inherited but I am sure come January there will be a couple of additions of his choice to help the push up the table. Steve I wish you Luck for today & the future, I am sure most the fans will be be with you now that you are our man.  U T V

[PaulWinch again]

I'm pleased he's in charge for this game for two reasons. Firstly it gives everyone a boost knowing the new manager is in charge. Also it's a statement of confidence on his part. He could have sat in the stands and basically taken no responsibility if we lost today, but he's prepared to take a risk.

[mr underhill]

exactly showing some confidence from the get go, win, loose or draw, good on you Steve.

[joe_c]

I'm pleased he's in charge for this game for two reasons. Firstly it gives everyone a boost knowing the new manager is in charge. Also it's a statement of confidence on his part. He could have sat in the stands and basically taken no responsibility if we lost today, but he's prepared to take a risk.

A guy at work was expressing his surprise that the press conference etc took place at Bodymoor Heath rather than Villa Park and my assumption was that he wanted to get straight to work.

[Pete3206]

Absolutely Joe_c.

No fanfare, just the minimum media requirement and straight down to it.