Nothing to debate about Bruce as I don't rate him as a manager. He can get the odd good player in but tactically he always proved lacking and when the pressure was on would often fold with no plan B. Also I thought the year you got relegated you had a decent start? but I could be wrong.
The year we went down we were ****e. I have seen a few comments regarding Bruce and no plan B - all I would say is people learn - Bruce has our team able to play a whole range of formations and tactics - he is proving to be a top class appointment - I think Poyet will prove the same for you if your chairman sticks with him - I just think you have too much to do this year to avoid relegation