Bruce Sacked at last (now official)

[ktvillan]

If Bruce sees O'Hare as playing in the position currently occupied by Grealish it is odd indeed that he bemoans Grealish's absence but doesn't even put O'Hare on the bench.  Ditto Green or RHM in the absence of Adomah.  At the very least, once 2-0 down he could have gone shit or bust with them and given them a run out.

 

[Clampy]

If Bruce sees O'Hare as playing in the position currently occupied by Grealish it is odd indeed that he bemoans Grealish's absence but doesn't even put O'Hare on the bench.  Ditto Green or RHM in the absence of Adomah.  At the very least, once 2-0 down he could have gone shit or bust with them and given them a run out.

 

Green has pretty much been injured most of the season in fairness.

[AsTallAsLions]

If Bruce sees O'Hare as playing in the position currently occupied by Grealish it is odd indeed that he bemoans Grealish's absence but doesn't even put O'Hare on the bench.  Ditto Green or RHM in the absence of Adomah.  At the very least, once 2-0 down he could have gone shit or bust with them and given them a run out.

 

Green has pretty much been injured most of the season in fairness.

Permanently hamstrung, just what you want from a young athlete.

[WarszaVillan]

What about RHM, is he playing regularly in the reserves?

[ChicagoLion]

I think it is testament to our training regimes that we are able to get players fit enough to sign a new contract.

[cheltenhamlion]

It's clear getting Agnew in was a boost as we've looked far more convincing going forward ever since he tuned up in how we construct moves from the halfway line.

I'm more intrigued by seemingly we get to Friday afteroon and suddenly realised we've got opposition to prepare for. Could be Chelts teasing of course.

It isn't quite that dramatic but Bruce holds a Friday meeting where the various coaches put their case as to who has performed in training that week to help him select the side. They also cover attacking set pieces in it (which seems a bit half arsed to me but there we go).

[SoccerHQ]

It's clear getting Agnew in was a boost as we've looked far more convincing going forward ever since he tuned up in how we construct moves from the halfway line.

I'm more intrigued by seemingly we get to Friday afteroon and suddenly realised we've got opposition to prepare for. Could be Chelts teasing of course.

It isn't quite that dramatic but Bruce holds a Friday meeting where the various coaches put their case as to who has performed in training that week to help him select the side. They also cover attacking set pieces in it (which seems a bit half arsed to me but there we go).

So we pick the team pretty much last minute then.

Very much old school when many are picked as early as a Wednesday and then the 11 is drilled for the next two days (see Manchester clubs).

[Ads]

Man United are tedious as fuck. Half a billion to be that vanilla.

[Toronto Villa]

Man United are tedious as fuck. Half a billion to be that vanilla.

It’s not enough apparently. He said he needs much more. That’s on top of whatever Van Gaal and Moyes spent since Ferguson left. They could have kept the lights on in most countries across the world with what they’ve spunked away.

[SoccerHQ]

Man United are tedious as fuck. Half a billion to be that vanilla.

Alright alright Spurs then with your boy Poch.

I do think thought that's a little guide why SB is limited at the top level. You see the well coached teams in the top half and I don't think they're decided last minute over a cuppa on a Friday afternoon.

[Chris Smith]

It's clear getting Agnew in was a boost as we've looked far more convincing going forward ever since he tuned up in how we construct moves from the halfway line.

I'm more intrigued by seemingly we get to Friday afteroon and suddenly realised we've got opposition to prepare for. Could be Chelts teasing of course.

It isn't quite that dramatic but Bruce holds a Friday meeting where the various coaches put their case as to who has performed in training that week to help him select the side. They also cover attacking set pieces in it (which seems a bit half arsed to me but there we go).

So we pick the team pretty much last minute then.

Very much old school when many are picked as early as a Wednesday and then the 11 is drilled for the next two days (see Manchester clubs).

Do you seriously think that is how it works? Isn’t it more likely that the manager has a good idea of the side and this meeting to be a bit of fine tuning based on who is fit and who has been showing well in training?

[olaftab]

If Bruce sees O'Hare as playing in the position currently occupied by Grealish it is odd indeed that he bemoans Grealish's absence but doesn't even put O'Hare on the bench.  Ditto Green or RHM in the absence of Adomah.  At the very least, once 2-0 down he could have gone shit or bust with them and given them a run out.

 

Green has pretty much been injured most of the season in fairness.

He should avoid going to fairness.

[SoccerHQ]

Depends if SB is at every training session? Isn't it common knowledge he does a MON/Warnock and only turns up at the end of the week anyway?

That's why dare I say we get games like Fulham away and all the endless debates on here of how can we look so poor in games with the squad we have etc..

We are doing well but I wouldn't say we are a greatly coached team which is backed up by the quality of play on many occasions.

[frank]

What about RHM, is he playing regularly in the reserves?

I saw him for the U-23's at Brighton recently. He was our most experienced player, but didn't impress. On the basis of that performance he didn't merit being included in the 1st team squad.

[adrenachrome]

If Bruce sees O'Hare as playing in the position currently occupied by Grealish it is odd indeed that he bemoans Grealish's absence but doesn't even put O'Hare on the bench.  Ditto Green or RHM in the absence of Adomah.  At the very least, once 2-0 down he could have gone shit or bust with them and given them a run out.

 

Green has pretty much been injured most of the season in fairness.

He should avoid going to fairness.

Particularly by barrow. There be nukes. And owls.