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Author Topic: Bruce Sacked at last (now official)  (Read 2412678 times)

Offline olaftab

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8580 on: December 06, 2017, 09:50:20 PM »
And so it starts again. Good evening everyone.

Offline cdbearsfan

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8581 on: December 06, 2017, 09:56:08 PM »
No, it isn't. It's a bit chilly. You scum.

Offline olaftab

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8582 on: December 06, 2017, 10:21:04 PM »
Scum is highest accolade I have ever received as I know in footballing world it is intended for those we envy. Anyway you should learn to write proper sentences of more than 4 words you ill it e rate  Bono lover.

Offline Rudy Can't Fail

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8583 on: December 06, 2017, 10:25:29 PM »
It's really simple. Get us up playing via the automatic two places like we stand a good chance of surviving next season and the job's yours. Fail to get us up and you're sacked. Get us up by struggling through the play offs and looking like we still don't have a plan after over 18 months, a warm hand shake, a cheque in his pocket and directions to Crystal Palace, the Hawthorns or Swansea.

Offline cdbearsfan

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8584 on: December 06, 2017, 10:28:37 PM »
Scum is highest accolade I have ever received as I know in footballing world it is intended for those we envy. Anyway you should learn to write proper sentences of more than 4 words you ill it e rate  Bono lover.

You've gone. Too far. Now.

Offline Sexual Ealing

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8585 on: December 06, 2017, 10:37:23 PM »
Ok. Being fair then, what is his win ratio against outside top six teams. Because if we are being fair it's hardly as though he has had massive spending power relatively. Our success will be driven by our results against the bottom half if we get up as we don't have a squad like 'The Mighty Reds YNWA', arse, shitty, Chelski, Manure or Spuds...


I wouldn't like to be a fan of any of those clubs right now after witnessing such a cocking being snooked at their names. Ouch!

Offline cdbearsfan

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8586 on: December 06, 2017, 10:39:05 PM »
Like, totally served.

Offline Sexual Ealing

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8587 on: December 06, 2017, 10:42:13 PM »
How is thinking that applying a solution that covers the entire club and addresses the wasteful short term approach which led to our relegation a simplistic view?

How is "spend money, get experienced players and hope they work things out between them" not simplistic?

Do you know what simplistic means?

You expected Bruce to get us promoted last season didn't you. That is simplistic you thought Bruce = instant turn around and promotion at 1st attempt when if you applied some realism that was highly unlikely.


No I didn't and I've said as much repeatedly if you bothered to actually read anything, which is exactly why the whole discussion is so repetitive and dull.  I said that I expected him to have a good go at getting us into the playoffs because, I believe, you wouldn't sack a manager after 11 games in charge and replace him with a 'promotion expert' if you didn't expect that new manager to give you a chance at promotion. If the realistic view was that 13th was going to be a good finish why is it that none of you who are now saying that posted anything of the sort when he arrived? Could it be that you are now saying something with the benefit of hindsight that supports your view but that you didn't actually believe at the time?


Anyone else finding this boring?


Incredibly.

One last thing Paul could you not send me any PMs that contain swearing and insults please.

Equally, Stuart, I would prefer it if you could avoid sending me PMs suggesting that I fellate horses dressed as Fred West with all salad everywhere instead of carpet.

Offline adrenachrome

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8588 on: December 06, 2017, 11:55:18 PM »
How is thinking that applying a solution that covers the entire club and addresses the wasteful short term approach which led to our relegation a simplistic view?

How is "spend money, get experienced players and hope they work things out between them" not simplistic?

Do you know what simplistic means?

You expected Bruce to get us promoted last season didn't you. That is simplistic you thought Bruce = instant turn around and promotion at 1st attempt when if you applied some realism that was highly unlikely.


No I didn't and I've said as much repeatedly if you bothered to actually read anything, which is exactly why the whole discussion is so repetitive and dull.  I said that I expected him to have a good go at getting us into the playoffs because, I believe, you wouldn't sack a manager after 11 games in charge and replace him with a 'promotion expert' if you didn't expect that new manager to give you a chance at promotion. If the realistic view was that 13th was going to be a good finish why is it that none of you who are now saying that posted anything of the sort when he arrived? Could it be that you are now saying something with the benefit of hindsight that supports your view but that you didn't actually believe at the time?


Anyone else finding this boring?


Incredibly.

One last thing Paul could you not send me any PMs that contain swearing and insults please.

Equally, Stuart, I would prefer it if you could avoid sending me PMs suggesting that I fellate horses dressed as Fred West with all salad everywhere instead of carpet.

Shirley complaints about PMs should go to the Moderators?

Think about the horses!

Offline Sexual Ealing

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8589 on: December 07, 2017, 12:26:32 AM »
How is thinking that applying a solution that covers the entire club and addresses the wasteful short term approach which led to our relegation a simplistic view?

How is "spend money, get experienced players and hope they work things out between them" not simplistic?

Do you know what simplistic means?

You expected Bruce to get us promoted last season didn't you. That is simplistic you thought Bruce = instant turn around and promotion at 1st attempt when if you applied some realism that was highly unlikely.


No I didn't and I've said as much repeatedly if you bothered to actually read anything, which is exactly why the whole discussion is so repetitive and dull.  I said that I expected him to have a good go at getting us into the playoffs because, I believe, you wouldn't sack a manager after 11 games in charge and replace him with a 'promotion expert' if you didn't expect that new manager to give you a chance at promotion. If the realistic view was that 13th was going to be a good finish why is it that none of you who are now saying that posted anything of the sort when he arrived? Could it be that you are now saying something with the benefit of hindsight that supports your view but that you didn't actually believe at the time?


Anyone else finding this boring?


Incredibly.

One last thing Paul could you not send me any PMs that contain swearing and insults please.

Equally, Stuart, I would prefer it if you could avoid sending me PMs suggesting that I fellate horses dressed as Fred West with all salad everywhere instead of carpet.

Shirley complaints about PMs should go to the Moderators?

Think about the horses!

Nothing to complain about so far, but notice has been served.

Offline Risso

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8590 on: December 07, 2017, 12:47:00 AM »

Equally, Stuart, I would prefer it if you could avoid sending me PMs suggesting that I fellate horses dressed as Fred West with all salad everywhere instead of carpet.


Is it you or the horses dressed as Fred West?

Malandro

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8591 on: December 07, 2017, 05:45:18 AM »

Equally, Stuart, I would prefer it if you could avoid sending me PMs suggesting that I fellate horses dressed as Fred West with all salad everywhere instead of carpet.


Is it you or the horses dressed as Fred West?

What is the significance of the salad?

Offline Ad@m

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8592 on: December 07, 2017, 05:56:48 AM »

Equally, Stuart, I would prefer it if you could avoid sending me PMs suggesting that I fellate horses dressed as Fred West with all salad everywhere instead of carpet.


Is it you or the horses dressed as Fred West?

Rein it in lads.

Malandro

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8593 on: December 07, 2017, 05:59:16 AM »
Fred Rum.

Online rob_bridge

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Re: Bruce out?
« Reply #8594 on: December 07, 2017, 07:16:08 AM »
We are all part of the Villa Neigh-bourhood

 


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