Sonny Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, matt68owls said: has anybody asked him today? Think you may have skipped all that bit. Have a look back 4 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Funny how, when Nixon hints at some bad news we all dismiss him as a worthless hack. News we want then he becomes the most informed journalist around. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, mkowl said: I am not a betting person but base it on far too many years watching SWFC I will take my judgement over Paddy Power Mad said every gambling addict ever :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marpals Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Just Remember Bruce was in charge when Villa were humiliated at S2 earlier this season, and look where Villa are now with the same players. I hope to god old Alex Bruce has retired or i can see him being our 1st and only signing. Bruce not for me. Edited December 9, 2018 by Marpals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casbahowl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, pazowl55 said: Under the circumstances if we get Bruce. We should all be very happy with that. I think most Wednesdayites would be. Most Owlstalkers however ......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Can’t be long now before Bruce denies any knowledge of talks or any interest in Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ollie sits by the phone with his bag packed, and with a good understanding of all of our players, after studying and following us for weeks. He’d love to share his plan for staying up and pushing on next season. Deck the halls and bow to Ollie, tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Sorry, forgot the Edited December 9, 2018 by theowlsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb n Custard Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Lincs Owl said: You underestimated us. 5 points. Blades Bolton Rotherham. Hairs / splitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolnowl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 There’s no way Bruce is a Chansiri type appointment. For a lot of the reasons pointed out in this thread. I also think suggestions of talks with us will be used by Bruce and his reps to push interest from other clubs - like Reading and one or two others who might be thinking of him. A stalking horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 No one will get us promoted for the foreseeable but Bruce would definitely bring players such as Sam back into the team and he’d get them performing. Anyone who would be unhappy with Steve Bruce needs to give their head a wobble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 So much head wobbling being demanded these days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswfc Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, darra said: In Germany his win % was in the mid 40s. Last time I looked for us its around 37%. Which in the great scheme of things isn't bad. 34% currently. Lower if you remove cup games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Neg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 hours ago, striker said: Had this thought myself. Wondered if he would resurrect the CC DOF role we initially apparently planned with a young head coach, i.e. Paul Hurst. CC as director of football would be another absolute car crash. The current car crash that everyone is Blaming Jos for is largely because of CC and DCs comedy of errors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, BIG D said: No one will get us promoted for the foreseeable but Bruce would definitely bring players such as Sam back into the team and he’d get them performing. Anyone who would be unhappy with Steve Bruce needs to give their head a wobble. This. People want an English manager who knows the league and has a history of success. Bruce is that man, and he's unemployed. I would be confident of us staying up with him in charge and depending how we can wheeler dealer in the summer he could get us pushing up the table. He is better than most options available right now, barring Jokanovic but he won't be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 hours ago, vulva said: Thing is with Bruce, it’s not just Bruce. He brings a team with him. Calderwood, Clemence etc. Just don’t think we’ve got the cash for it. As noted before, Nigel Pearson is the man for this job. Ticks all the boxes. Strange bloke at times, but needs must. Holloway would be my 2nd choice. Got the kind of personality we need, and reminds me of Sturrock. I’d take Holloway. We have got a good track record with charismatic managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, robswfc said: 34% currently. Lower if you remove cup games His performance for us is his worst in his career. Club Appointed In charge until Position Matches PPM Sheff Wed 17/18 (Jan 8, 2018) expected - Manager 46 1,30 VfB Stuttgart 16/17 (Jul 1, 2016) 16/17 (Sep 15, 2016) Manager 5 1,80 Hertha BSC 12/13 (Jul 1, 2012) 14/15 (Feb 5, 2015) Manager 92 1,53 FC Augsburg 08/09 (Apr 14, 2009) 11/12 (Jun 30, 2012) Manager 122 1,61 Bor. M'gladbach 06/07 (Jan 31, 2007) 08/09 (Oct 5, 2008) Manager 60 1,42 Bor. M'gladbach 06/07 (Jan 2, 2007) 06/07 (Jan 30, 2007) Assistant Manager - - Assistant Manager of: Jupp Heynckes (2 Games) SC Paderborn 05/06 (Jul 1, 2005) 06/07 (Aug 11, 2006) Manager 32 1,31 1. FC Köln 03/04 (Oct 31, 2003) 03/04 (Nov 1, 2003) Caretaker Manager 1 - 1. FC Köln 02/03 (Jul 1, 2002) 04/05 (Jun 30, 2005) Assistant Manager - - Assistant Manager of: Friedhelm Funkel (50 Games), Huub Stevens (36 Games), Marcel Koller (24 Games) KFC Uerdingen 00/01 (Jul 1, 2000) 01/02 (Jun 30, 2002) Manager 74 1,49 SV Straelen 98/99 (Jul 1, 1998) 99/00 (Jun 30, 2000) Player-Coach 31 1,61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 hours ago, vulva said: Thing is with Bruce, it’s not just Bruce. He brings a team with him. Calderwood, Clemence etc. Just don’t think we’ve got the cash for it. As noted before, Nigel Pearson is the man for this job. Ticks all the boxes. Strange bloke at times, but needs must. Holloway would be my 2nd choice. Got the kind of personality we need, and reminds me of Sturrock. I’d take Holloway. We have got a good track record with charismatic managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 can't relax until worthington has ruled himself out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 E 1 hour ago, steelowl said: irony is he wanted rhodes for villa have we pre sold rhodes or not to norwich btw? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnishOwl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, SiJ said: What the club clearly needs is someone with the experience and/or personality to shake things up and start rebuilding the club, both on and off the pitch. A Steve Bruce type figure could probably do that, assuming he was backed and properly supported by the owner. My thoughts exactly. An ambitious manager could well see us as a challenge of how to rebuild a team spirit and also how to rebuild the squad over the next year or so. And as mentioned, it's not just the manager, it's also the team he brings with him. The problem is just that I don't know if DC can be trusted enough. His cold connection with anyone outside the inner circle is nothing to feel good about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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