Inspector Lestrade Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 12 hours ago, axolotl said: He is on a family vacation after losing both his parents this year. I don't see it as a lack of commitment or motivation - I'm sure he could live very comfortably without taking on a new job, and the pressures and stresses that come with it. Many people have a break before starting a new job. I did it with my current one. And besides, as far as I know, we aren't paying him anything at the moment, so if it is all about cash, he's not making anything off of us while he's on holiday I know it a sensitive subject and you do make excellent points but "Vacation"? Really? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barmowl Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lawrie Madden said: I bet you believed Bill Shankly when he said football was more important than life or death too Football is a game, losing both parents in quick succession is an absolute tragedy, one can only imagine the effect it has had on Bruce himself but what about his kids and grandkids ? I don’t blame Bruce putting his family before football at this time He doesn’t need to put football before family. Just take an hour out to agree the terms which agents and the club will have done all the work on. Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Does this really mean he can’t spend a couple of hours on the phone finalising the deal if he really is enthusiastic about the job. He can start at a date and time to suit himself. I feel it is more likely his agents are still turning the screw harder to get every last penny from the deal and have told him to sit tight and let the media/social media pressure on the club increase. Get real people , he is a hard arsed football pro who knows how to demand a wedge and has agents who use all leverage possible to get the extra 20%. Please quit with the bleeding heart stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan2003 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Barmowl said: He doesn’t need to put football before family. Just take an hour out to agree the terms which agents and the club will have done all the work on. Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Does this really mean he can’t spend a couple of hours on the phone finalising the deal if he really is enthusiastic about the job. He can start at a date and time to suit himself. I feel it is more likely his agents are still turning the screw harder to get every last penny from the deal and have told him to sit tight and let the media/social media pressure on the club increase. Get real people , he is a hard arsed football pro who knows how to demand a wedge and has agents who use all leverage possible to get the extra 20%. Please quit with the bleeding heart stuff. What, you think it's got this far down the line without him making contact with anyone? Behave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Barmowl said: He doesn’t need to put football before family. Just take an hour out to agree the terms which agents and the club will have done all the work on. Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Does this really mean he can’t spend a couple of hours on the phone finalising the deal if he really is enthusiastic about the job. He can start at a date and time to suit himself. I feel it is more likely his agents are still turning the screw harder to get every last penny from the deal and have told him to sit tight and let the media/social media pressure on the club increase. Get real people , he is a hard arsed football pro who knows how to demand a wedge and has agents who use all leverage possible to get the extra 20%. Please quit with the bleeding heart stuff. How do you know this hasn't already happened. both parties may have agreed to announce nothing until after the new year for whatever reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Bonvin Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Barmowl said: Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Oh, that makes it ok does it? Ever lost a parent or someone you care about? And how dare you decide how Steve Bruce should feel about his family. You’re a disgrace. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Barmowl said: He doesn’t need to put football before family. Just take an hour out to agree the terms which agents and the club will have done all the work on. Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Does this really mean he can’t spend a couple of hours on the phone finalising the deal if he really is enthusiastic about the job. He can start at a date and time to suit himself. I feel it is more likely his agents are still turning the screw harder to get every last penny from the deal and have told him to sit tight and let the media/social media pressure on the club increase. Get real people , he is a hard arsed football pro who knows how to demand a wedge and has agents who use all leverage possible to get the extra 20%. Please quit with the bleeding heart stuff. Are you going for the assumption post of the year award? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Barmowl said: He doesn’t need to put football before family. Just take an hour out to agree the terms which agents and the club will have done all the work on. Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Does this really mean he can’t spend a couple of hours on the phone finalising the deal if he really is enthusiastic about the job. He can start at a date and time to suit himself. I feel it is more likely his agents are still turning the screw harder to get every last penny from the deal and have told him to sit tight and let the media/social media pressure on the club increase. Get real people , he is a hard arsed football pro who knows how to demand a wedge and has agents who use all leverage possible to get the extra 20%. Please quit with the bleeding heart stuff. Who knows what talks have taken place Your post seems childish and small minded let's see what the near future brings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mycroft said: Are you going for the assumption post of the year award? We had that earlier when the poster said Bruce is making no compromises to be our manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, Lincs Owl said: I agree with OP. When he was at Hull he didn't seem bothered towards the end. I don't think he got on with the owner Allam, but I couldn't help noticing he didn't celebrate much after they beat us at Wembley. His future had a question mark over it all that season. And he didn't achieve much at Villa, considering the parachute payments and quality squad they had. Hope I'm wrong but I think he's lost his motivation. I'd still prefer the brothers from Lincoln City, especially if our funds are tied. The circumstances under which he was working at Hull were illustrated by a large chunk of their support boycotting our game with them at Wembley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W Owl Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Blimey, Is the downvote button broken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, Barmowl said: He doesn’t need to put football before family. Just take an hour out to agree the terms which agents and the club will have done all the work on. Whilst tragic,his parents died 10 and 7 months ago respectively. Does this really mean he can’t spend a couple of hours on the phone finalising the deal if he really is enthusiastic about the job. He can start at a date and time to suit himself. I feel it is more likely his agents are still turning the screw harder to get every last penny from the deal and have told him to sit tight and let the media/social media pressure on the club increase. Get real people , he is a hard arsed football pro who knows how to demand a wedge and has agents who use all leverage possible to get the extra 20%. Please quit with the bleeding heart stuff. So how do you know it has not been sorted out already and he may have been in contact whilst on holiday. Why are posters trying to create an issue when there isn't one. It is as if some just post crap one negatives so that in 2 years they can say, look at me I was right etc etc. Quite like the idea of a new manager been rested and got his head in order before joining us. Maybe we can wait until he has started before having ago at him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlinmad Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Have we even offered him a contract yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, Lincs Owl said: I agree with OP. When he was at Hull he didn't seem bothered towards the end. I don't think he got on with the owner Allam, but I couldn't help noticing he didn't celebrate much after they beat us at Wembley. His future had a question mark over it all that season. And he didn't achieve much at Villa, considering the parachute payments and quality squad they had. Hope I'm wrong but I think he's lost his motivation. I'd still prefer the brothers from Lincoln City, especially if our funds are tied. Think that was more to do with their owners, got them to the PL and didn't kick on with all the required funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Owlinmad said: Have we even offered him a contract yet ? You would have assumed so. Maybe the Star could send Doom to Barbados to get the scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlinmad Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Harrysgame said: You would have assumed so. Maybe the Star could send Doom to Barbados to get the scoop. Ah that's OK then. Might as well get the boot in early. (Not you Harry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BECKS-TO-BUD Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 13 hours ago, lanzaroteowl said: I'll be the first I smell pork. Ever thought of working for MI5? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Owlinmad said: Ah that's OK then. Might as well get the boot in early. (Not you Harry) Think Doom will keep a low profile with us turning a corner, wins and a new manager. Nothing negative to report must be gutted. Meanwhile back at the galpharm not going so well...Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BECKS-TO-BUD Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 13 hours ago, axolotl said: He is on a family vacation after losing both his parents this year. I don't see it as a lack of commitment or motivation - I'm sure he could live very comfortably without taking on a new job, and the pressures and stresses that come with it. Many people have a break before starting a new job. I did it with my current one. And besides, as far as I know, we aren't paying him anything at the moment, so if it is all about cash, he's not making anything off of us while he's on holiday Jesus Christ Its banter FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) . Edited December 28, 2018 by Mycroft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimisticowl Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 To answer the bluntly posed question, his commitment is known to himself only, his motivation is success, and a salary commensurate with the challenge placed before his. Football is all that he knows, he has had success at this level, and yes he ain’t the prettiest manager in town, but compared to Wilder he’s the second Brad Pitt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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