Steve Bruce - officially confirmed (as Sheffield Wednesday boss)

[PeterWithesShin]

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PL7 W0 D2 L5 F4 A11 GD-7 Pts 2

[themossman]

he said at his weeks press conference that he never expected to have seven new players and that it was now his job to fit them into the team. It begs the question what exactly is our player signing policy if  the manager doesn't know who is coming in.

The chaos on  the pitch is probably reflecting what is happening behind the scenes.

If the Doc was picking our transfers it would be the least surprising thing in the world. But then why is Bruce playing a formation that gets the least out of what he's got?

[Risso]

Current league run

PL7 W0 D2 L5 F4 A11 GD-7 Pts 2

Gosh, we're living the dream aren't we?

[avfcpg]

he said at his weeks press conference that he never expected to have seven new players and that it was now his job to fit them into the team. It begs the question what exactly is our player signing policy if  the manager doesn't know who is coming in.

The chaos on  the pitch is probably reflecting what is happening behind the scenes.

If the Doc was picking our transfers it would be the least surprising thing in the world. But then why is Bruce playing a formation that gets the least out of what he's got?

I'm not buying that..he admitted the midfield needed sorting and so it has been..with some decent players, plus chuck in a right back and a forward. He has absolutely no excuse imo. This falls firmly on Bruce for me.

[PeterWithesShin]

Maybe Bruce meant he wasn't expecting to be able to bring in 7 players rather than he had 7 foisted on him? I reckon nearly every side in this division would have loved to be able to bring in any of our Jan signings.

[TheMalandro]

Let's get Trevor Francis in next, I'm thinking about moving to Bridgend.

[brontebilly]

he said at his weeks press conference that he never expected to have seven new players and that it was now his job to fit them into the team. It begs the question what exactly is our player signing policy if  the manager doesn't know who is coming in.

The chaos on  the pitch is probably reflecting what is happening behind the scenes.

Nonsense, another excuse merchant taking the piss out of the club. 2 games more and unless there is an improvement then fuck him off. His tactics are straight out of the Mike basset school. Can't see him turning around this to be honest.

[Dave]

I suppose one reason to stick rather than twist is that Nigel f******g Pearson will be the first name that comes up as a potential replacement.

[saunders_heroes]

3 managers in one season is a recipe for disaster though. The sort of thing Leeds have been doing for years in the doldrums.

[passport1]

he said at his weeks press conference that he never expected to have seven new players and that it was now his job to fit them into the team. It begs the question what exactly is our player signing policy if  the manager doesn't know who is coming in.

The chaos on  the pitch is probably reflecting what is happening behind the scenes.

Nonsense, another excuse merchant taking the piss out of the club. 2 games more and unless there is an improvement then fuck him off. His tactics are straight out of the Mike basset school. Can't see him turning around this to be honest.

Not defending him but as little as I believe in Bruce I have just as little faith in Dr X

[PeterWithesShin]

Sticking with the wrong manager is as bad though. I still hope Bruce can sort it out but he's not doing much at the moment to think he can. I really hope that next season we're celebrating promotion with Bruce in charge, i'm just struggling to see it at present.

[Woofles The Wonder Dog]

I'm baffled.

Money spent- check
Good players bought - check
Every crap player (bar Hutton) sold or sidelined - check
Manager with outstanding track record in this division - check
Superb support home and away - check
A team - err...

[PaulWinch again]

Terrible today, 5 at the back at home just not acceptable unless you're playing to attacking full backs.

[KevinGage]

With an Asian owner, I don't think Pearson will be darkening our door anytime soon thankfully. 

Warburton and Rowett are out of work, so they're the only possible candidates. It's the Villa way.

[wittonwarrior]

You can have messi, George best, ponging waring all in the same side if you send them out without a game plan than you are on a loser. Today was like kids on a football pitch I pick him he picks that kid and you are left with 11 strangers not knowing each other's game Terrible