Home Community General Football An 'accident' waiting to happen

Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 44 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #43464
    Nike19
    Participant

      So I read about Steve Bruce leaving Sheffield Wednesday.

      If it’s on the cards for him to move to Newcastle, as cynical and as negative this will come across, I can only see this going in one direction:

      To be gone by Christmas with Newcastle struggling. I don’t particularly like Newcastle or a fan of theirs, but recognize them being a massive club that deserve better.

      I don’t know what Ashley is up to. One of his proposed outlets in our neck of the woods has been delayed for weeks.

      He’s hardly unlikely to give back Bruce with funds for new players so it seems to me really, somebody just walking into a brick wall. And Bruce himself just accentuates more in demonstration of being a journey.

      I would steer clear, Brucey!

      _____________________________

      React below πŸ‘‡

      *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

      Loading spinner
      #43495
      sean the sailor
      Participant

        Newcastle are in a mess mate. I actually feel a bit for their fans. They had such a good thing with Rafa and now have Steve Bruce. It’s just crazy

        I hope he does a good job but can only see it ending in tears. I think Newcastle will be relegated

        They have signed no one and let Perez go. They badly need a few forwards. They Te I’m serous trouble

        Whatever happened to the club being sold to the sheik??

        _____________________________

        React below πŸ‘‡

        *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

        Loading spinner
        #43501
        Nike19
        Participant

          Sean, you’re right mate with the club being in a mess.

          It certainly appears that way from the outside. Albeit for financial gain, Bruce is just another journeyman in there as a gap filler with limited funds and resources, plus I’d imagine somebody just left to their own device.

          _____________________________

          React below πŸ‘‡

          *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

          Loading spinner
          #43508
          sean the sailor
          Participant

            From the few clips I’ve seen the Newcastle fans are fuming especially as he managed Sunderland

            _____________________________

            React below πŸ‘‡

            *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

            Loading spinner
            #43510
            Nike19
            Participant

              Not surprised at all Sean.

              They’ve just lost to Wolves, 4-0 in a pre-season friendly.

              I have to say Rafa was their saving grace. He was one of the few capable of taking the club up a couple of notches out of all that relegation lark, but in this league, you have to spend money and build on quality.

              I completely agree that their Supporters don’t deserve being treated like this. It’s soul-destroying. Until something doesn’t give way with Ashley, it’s going to be dog-eat-dog as far as survival and status goes.

              _____________________________

              React below πŸ‘‡

              *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

              Loading spinner
              #43511
              nine nine nine
              Moderator

                Not sure what Newcastle fans expect given where they are as a Club on all fronts.

                Bruce is a boyhood Newcastle fan and who else of any merit was gettable.

                I get the fans don’t understandably support the owner but the fans need to get behind the players and the Manager.

                On the positive side Sky are reporting that Bruce will have circa Β£90m to spend between now and the end of the transfer window.

                _____________________________

                React below πŸ‘‡

                *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                Loading spinner
                #43518
                sean the sailor
                Participant

                  Nine, I hope he really surprises people but his track record recently isn’t great.

                  It a serous come down from Rafa but no surprise with Ashley in charge

                  _____________________________

                  React below πŸ‘‡

                  *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                  Loading spinner
                  #43519
                  nine nine nine
                  Moderator

                    Sean, Rafa was probably a one off for Newcastle mate they were never going to to get anyone at his level.

                    Also let’s not forget Rafa had been sacked from Real Madrid just 7 months prior to his Newcastle appointment so at that time both parties probably needed each other.

                    _____________________________

                    React below πŸ‘‡

                    *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                    Loading spinner
                    #43520
                    Nike19
                    Participant

                      I really don’t believe there’s 90 million available when a Sports Direct branch is somewhat delayed, weeks into months.

                      It’s a car-crash waiting to happen and the can being kicked further down albeit some time, effort, and a pay-out equating to Steve Bruce – all theoretical obviously.

                      Even I am starting to lose my innocence or grow older and wiser lol! Mav, prescribe those Paracetamols haha πŸ™‚

                      I don’t know why I’ve cared this far, but mainly down to noticing journey-man and Mike Ashley, which equates to a Beautiful Couple!

                      _____________________________

                      React below πŸ‘‡

                      *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                      Loading spinner
                      #43523
                      nine nine nine
                      Moderator

                        Nil, Sky are reporting Β£60m plus sales which already tops Β£30m. Time will be the judge.

                        Personally I think they will probably need all of that and if that’s what’s spent it might help to encourage the fan base a bit.

                        _____________________________

                        React below πŸ‘‡

                        *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                        Loading spinner
                        #43527
                        nine nine nine
                        Moderator

                          “Finally, Newcastle United appear to be making progress.

                          The Magpies appointed Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitez’s successor at St James’s Park today – and Bruce’s first signing might be on the way.

                          According to Kicker, Hoffenheim hitman Joelinton is speaking to Newcastle about a club-record Β£36 million transfer to Tyneside.

                          And if and when it happens, it’s such a slap in the face for Benitez.” HITC

                          ?????

                          _____________________________

                          React below πŸ‘‡

                          *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                          Loading spinner
                          #43529
                          Nike19
                          Participant

                            Nine, not a fan mate, but wouldn’t wish ill and Best Wishes to the Magpies.

                            I can only think reference to Rafa, he or something was already planned and good luck to the bloke.

                            _____________________________

                            React below πŸ‘‡

                            *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                            Loading spinner
                            #43530
                            Anonymous

                              “Whatever happened to the club being sold to the sheik??”

                              I think this has been a tactic to try and get the fans and even Rafa to stick with his BS.

                              “Not sure what Newcastle fans expect given where they are as a Club on all fronts. “~

                              To not have their club asset stripped. They punched way above their weight in getting Rafa in the first place. To have him backed is reasonable to expect.

                              “On the positive side Sky are reporting that Bruce will have circa Β£90m to spend between now and the end of the transfer window.”

                              They won’t have Β£90m to spend. I don’t care who is reporting it. They will be getting relegated though, 100%.

                              _____________________________

                              React below πŸ‘‡

                              *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                              Loading spinner
                              #43531
                              Anonymous

                                “Rafa had been sacked from Real Madrid just 7 months prior to his Newcastle appointment so at that time both parties probably needed each other.”

                                Real habitually sack managers. I don’t think it had much of an effect on Rafa’s hire-ability.

                                I’m really not sure why Sky are reporting Β£60m + sales. The guy wouldn’t back Rafa, so he’s gonna let him leave and then back the shit out of the next guy? Such obvious nonsense.

                                _____________________________

                                React below πŸ‘‡

                                *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                Loading spinner
                                #43533
                                Nike19
                                Participant

                                  Why does anyone in their right mind pledge to SKY or love in with SKY? All media are corrupted. Nobody had faith in any system. Rumours just sting you. There’s nothing but emptiness.

                                  _____________________________

                                  React below πŸ‘‡

                                  *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                  Loading spinner
                                  #43634
                                  nine nine nine
                                  Moderator

                                    Seriously Nil what are you talking about. I have no love in with Sky I pay my money every month and it’s no small subscription and when I have the opportunity watch what they provide this week it’s the British Open which despite the cost of Sky is very well covered as are all the major sports Sky cover but I hate how much it costs me!

                                    Sky Sports News reported the Β£90m to spend Β£60m plus sales but they weren’t the only ones. As I said previously time will tell!

                                    _____________________________

                                    React below πŸ‘‡

                                    *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                    Loading spinner
                                    #43635
                                    nine nine nine
                                    Moderator

                                      Mak, my comment of β€œNot sure what Newcastle fans expect given where they are as a Club on all fronts. β€œ was in relation to the appointment of Steve Bruce I would have thought what followed the above of “Bruce is a boyhood Newcastle fan and who else of any merit was gettable.” made that obvious.

                                      I completely agree that the Newcastle fans have been badly treated by Ashley during his tenure hence my “I get the fans don’t understandably support the owner”

                                      As for Rafa I wasn’t undermining him I’m on record on here just a few weeks ago saying I would be happy to have seen him back at Chelsea but the fact is mate he chose to go to Newcastle and manage under Ashley whose reputation was well known and if there were plenty of other opportunities available at the time at other more significant Clubs with a more supportive owner would he have done that? Particularly when Newcastle looked likely to be relegated.Which is why I said “at that time both parties probably needed each other.”

                                      As I said to you previously maybe things some times get misinterpreted. Cheers 999

                                      _____________________________

                                      React below πŸ‘‡

                                      *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                      Loading spinner
                                      #43636
                                      nine nine nine
                                      Moderator

                                        A ps in respect of the title of the thread if Ashley doesn’t give Bruce the best chance of being successful by providing the alleged Β£60m transfer budget plus sales currently circa Β£30m then there’s every chance Newcastle will be relegated and it will be Ashley’s own fault.

                                        Would I be happy with any of it if I was a Newcastle fan? Nope!

                                        _____________________________

                                        React below πŸ‘‡

                                        *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                        Loading spinner
                                        #43640
                                        Nike19
                                        Participant

                                          Why do you think nine, a general comment on Sky is directed at you? ?

                                          I just don’t hold onto them as being ‘the ultimate reliable source’.

                                          Relax a bit mate β˜•???

                                          _____________________________

                                          React below πŸ‘‡

                                          *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                          Loading spinner
                                          #43644
                                          Tugay is God
                                          Participant

                                            I agree with Nil on this. “Sky Sources” seem to be idiots reading twitter rumours!

                                            _____________________________

                                            React below πŸ‘‡

                                            *hover/click on the number below the reaction to see who reacted

                                            Loading spinner
                                          Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 44 total)
                                          • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.