alanharper Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Animis said: They're a real odd club - remember looking at their hoads of fans that took over the lepp in 83 thinking this is a massive club, but when we went up to SJP in 91 just before the league cup final there was about 17k in attendance. Their 'success' in the mid nineties should have propelled them into the top six without a doubt but, like Villa and Everton, they seem to struggle; perhaps with the expectation more than anything. To be fair nobody can knock their attendances - other than a couple of blips when they were in the second tier in the early 80s and early 90s, their gates have been consistently "massive" and as such they've really underachieved as a club in the last 50 years. They've been one of the top 6 supported clubs in the country for the majority of their existence (yes it's a big city with one club, but still). Their away support is also incredible really, especially considering they have to travel further than most clubs. As you say even when they weren't getting big home gates in the early 80s I remember them bringing huge support to Hillsborough. . Edited July 12, 2019 by alanharper typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casbahowl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, sweetsheri said: 14k. I was there. 1-1 IIRC Me too, Steve Watson’s cross floated in but we didn’t give a funk coz we were going to Wembley in 5 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, Kanye West said: Well we have the Lincoln friendly tomorrow so it'll be interesting to see what happens if he's not gone today. Part of me hope's he won't be and he can be quizzed on it tomorrow. I think we’ll win the throw and bat first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickinyorkshire Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Nothing official from anyone - Bruce is at training. Time to knock this on it's head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbupperthongowl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, wellbeaten-the-owl said: No way on earth DC will allow SB to leave for 1p less than whatever the value is in his contract. Ashley prob thought he could unsettle Bruce and DC would cave in and settle for less. Hope you aren't suggesting premier League bully boy tactics driven by the unequal distribution of £s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellbeaten-the-owl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, alanharper said: To be fair nobody can knock their attendances - other than a couple of blips when they were in the second tier in the early 80s and early 90s, their gates have been consistently "massive" and as such they've really underachieved as a club in the last 50 years. They've been one of the top 6 supported clubs in the country for the majority of their existence (yes it's a big city with one club, but still) and have really underachieved. Their away support is also incredible really, especially considering they have to travel further than most clubs. As you say even when they weren't getting big home gates in the early 90s I remember them bringing huge support to Hillsborough. Have lived up there and they take being fanatical about their club to another level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarloOwl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Mr. Chansiri is looking to build a dynasty here - despite numerous mistakes and misplaced trust along the way. His loyalty to Carlos and Jos demonstrated that he wants a manager to build something special and he expects everyone to be part of a "family". When he brought Bruce in, he demonstrated patience and was prepared to wait for him - he obviously thought that Bruce was the right man and that he bought into the dream. Bruce must have given him the impression that he wanted to be part of something special. When he was linked to the Newcastle job he could have come out and said "Very attractive job but I'm at Wednesday for the long-term, we are all in this together and I do not want to leave something I fully buy into. It is not just about the money". He didn't, and the fact that he has even shown an interest in leaving means that he is only in a job (wherever it is) for the money, not the cause. No problem with this as it is true of most managers and players - but Mr. Chansiri will see this as a massive slap in the face. Whether he goes or stays, the fact that he even entertained leaving so soon after joining us means he has probably p*ssed on his own chips. Let him go if he's not that bothered about staying - but get the biggest compensation possible (I'm sure DC will). The next managerial appointment is key - whether for promotion, dynasty or both - Hughton is the right man for me. He will buy into the long-term and appreciate the loyalty that DC will show him - proven record in this league and won't b*gger off as soon as someone offers to slip him a few quid more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Chronicle up in Newcastle saying that it's down to compo - still not agreed, and that Newcastle will be heading out to China without a manager in place. Sounds like DC is really digging in heels in. And we all know what happens when DC does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 DC has gone up massively in my book this week. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcx666 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, owlZfan84 said: Chronicle up in Newcastle saying that it's down to compo - still not agreed, and that Newcastle will be heading out to China without a manager in place. Sounds like DC is really digging in heels in. And we all know what happens when DC does that. Ashley is quickly realising he would have an easier time trying to deal with Daniel Levy, than DC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, marcx666 said: Ashley is quickly realising he would have an easier time trying to deal with Daniel Levy, than DC It's also probably the answer as to why Bruce is taking training today. Business as usual - unless Ashley and his clowns cough up the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Great work DC I still hope he stays, but if not glad we arnt being bullied around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Dom with his finger on the pulse. As ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Decisions need to be made. I'd hope to hear today one way or the other. DC won't want this dragging on open-ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Kanye West said: Well we have the Lincoln friendly tomorrow so it'll be interesting to see what happens if he's not gone today. Part of me hope's he won't be and he can be quizzed on it tomorrow. Having gone to the friendly last year, I do hope this is sorted today, as I can't imagine Bruce stood in the manager's area with 2000 pissed up Wednesday fans behind him giving him abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuki_San Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, marcx666 said: Ashley is quickly realising he would have an easier time trying to deal with Daniel Levy, than DC 2 minutes ago, owlZfan84 said: It's also probably the answer as to why Bruce is taking training today. Business as usual - unless Ashley and his clowns cough up the cash. I bet DC is one of those people that doesn't get angry, he just makes you feel like you've really disappointed him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, wilyfox said: Decisions need to be made. I'd hope to hear today one way or the other. DC won't want this dragging on open-ended. I'm fully expecting Ashley not to pay up the required amount. And I think we'll get a statement later, from DC, to that effect. 'Bruce is still our manager, Newcastle won't pay the required compo and I'm off to Hollywood bowl - no bumpers'. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, Animis said: Having gone to the friendly last year, I do hope this is sorted today, as I can't imagine Bruce stood in the manager's area with 2000 pissed up Wednesday fans behind him giving him abuse. I just hope a little imagination is shown and they throw kebabs rather than cabbages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, owlZfan84 said: Chronicle up in Newcastle saying that it's down to compo - still not agreed, and that Newcastle will be heading out to China without a manager in place. Sounds like DC is really digging in heels in. And we all know what happens when DC does that. I’m pleased he’s digging his heels in. However if they can’t agree a compo package and Bruce ends up staying I can imagine there will be a lot of unhappy people, Bruce being one of them. Will make for a very nasty atmosphere. Let’s hope this is sorted quickly and Dc gets what he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Owl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 How can he be taking training in Wednesday gear yet still going.. Surely there'd be bad vibes amongst players etc.. That he's training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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