Lord Snooty Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Steve Bruce as their new manager. But the former Aston Villa boss will not take charge until February 1 due to a prior personal commitment, reports in the Midlands claim. According to some reports on Thursday, the commitment will see Bruce watch the England cricket team play in the West Indies. This has not been confirmed by Bruce or Sheffield Wednesday. However, at least one report suggests: "It appears as if Bruce’s arrival as new Sheffield Wednesday boss has been delayed as he wants to tick off an item on his bucket list: seeing an England cricket test in West Indies." England play in Barbados starting on January 23. Source : Birmingham mail 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barmowl Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwitk8btt9HfAhVL-YUKHUz8BUUQzPwBegQIARAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghammail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Freason-steve-bruce-wont-become-15623395&psig=AOvVaw3q5AN6_B9AOibGrmKVgqEH&ust=1546598857902092 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castleford Owl Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Here we go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Probably just a bit of mischief making by the press. Be funny if the TV picked him out though at the Cricket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rogerwyldesmullet Posted January 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2019 Fine by me. Last well tanned manager at our place did OK! 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 To be honest, even if it were true, at least the chap is being honest. If he's said at the outset I've got something on, then that's up to us to decide whether we still make the offer. Of course. It might be complete round uns made up by people in that area where he's managed two teams and ended up leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thought the reason was he was having an operation on his knees? I guess he could be doing both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrTacoSWFC Posted January 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Jesus Christ.... can't he do that after we hound him out and get him the sack in 12 months time.. unbelievable. Edited January 3, 2019 by MrTacoSWFC 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Jetting off to Barbados to watch the cricket? Come on - it's just not...um...cricket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) I feel a lot better now about missing the Ipswich game at the start of the season to play cricket! Edited January 3, 2019 by Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcx666 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ian said: I feel a lot better now about missing the Ipswich game at the start of the season to play cricket! Nobody should feel better about playing cricket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Bonvin Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Lord Snooty said: Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Steve Bruce as their new manager. But the former Aston Villa boss will not take charge until February 1 due to a prior personal commitment, reports in the Midlands claim. According to some reports on Thursday, the commitment will see Bruce watch the England cricket team play in the West Indies. This has not been confirmed by Bruce or Sheffield Wednesday. However, at least one report suggests: "It appears as if Bruce’s arrival as new Sheffield Wednesday boss has been delayed as he wants to tick off an item on his bucket list: seeing an England cricket test in West Indies." England play in Barbados starting on January 23. Source : Birmingham mail Did anyone get this right in the separate conspiracy theory thread? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beloved_aunt Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I think its most likely that the terms of his Aston Villa pay off mean he can't take another job until the end of the transfer window. If this is the case and he wants to use the spare time to watch a game of cricket then who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, beloved_aunt said: I think its most likely that the terms of his Aston Villa pay off mean he can't take another job until the end of the transfer window. If this is the case and he wants to use the spare time to watch a game of cricket then who cares? If that is the legitimate reason I still think he could be using his time more productively by watching our games, identifying transfer targets etc. I know that can be done from afar but not too impressed with this myself. If, of course, it’s even true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ever the pessimist said: If that is the legitimate reason I still think he could be using his time more productively by watching our games, identifying transfer targets etc. I know that can be done from afar but not too impressed with this myself. If, of course, it’s even true. Why don't you think the club will send him match videos and his backroom staff won't be communicating with him every day...FFS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluey9 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, matthefish2002 said: Thought the reason was he was having an operation on his knees? I guess he could be doing both. He is, but some people aren't happy unless they've got something to moan about ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencerowl Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Cricket tho. If if we build this up enough can we get him sacked before he starts? When’s the next fan forum? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, marcx666 said: Nobody should feel better about playing cricket Ashes summer coming up..counting down the days 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I suspect there's a bit of mischief making going on here. The journalist who broke this *story* has based it off an interview with one of Bruce's old coaching staff (Kevin MacDonald), who commented on Bruce having wanted to watch cricket in the West Indies so he could tick it off his bucket list. Needless to say, I look forward to the ensuing meltdown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, daveyboy66 said: Why don't you think the club will send him match videos and his backroom staff won't be communicating with him every day...FFS Think I pretty much conceded that’s likely in my initial post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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