I think that's sarcastic, although it's true there is a very small (more like tiny) few that seem to think he'd be a good leader cos he's an aggressive pompous gobshite. Thankfully it'll never happen under Ashley, as he booted out Barton in the first place and only wants yes men who will follow his orders (hence why Rafa didn't stay). Having said that, if they brought in Bruce, they'll clearly bring in any old ****...
Not at all mate, they think he's another of their 'adopted Geordies' who's a hero for achieving nothing.