I doubt Bruce will say anything other than " We had a difference of opinion on those players I felt we should bring in to help with next season's campaign, so I felt this was not in the best interests of the club to continue with such a stand-off between owner(s) and player manager." No more, no less. SB is a diplomatic individual, as we've all seen that over the last tumultuous season and before. He genuinely wants the club, his (ex) players and the supporters of the club to have success. I doubt he will bad-mouth anyone. It would not be to his advantage to do so (future employers, support from his players or future supporters wherever he ends up). He may be seething internally, but he won't display it. The Mail's headline is an attempt at sensationalism. I wonder why.
I'm obviously not expecting him to slag the owners off, but good to see he's able to speak about it considering I think we got zilch from Barmby. Don't think it's sensationalist? Him saying he had to leave for the good of the club is exactly what you just said you're expecting him to say. He'll dress it up as him doing right by the club, and wishing it and the supporters the best moving forward.
I suspect many (if any actually do) who buy the Mail based on that headline will be expecting something juicy. My point, as you know, is that we'll hear nothing more than we already know. I suppose a more sensational headline they could have used would have included "gagging order off". The tone of their headline suggests (to me anyway) a great revelation. I think Barmby's settlement was conditional on saying nothing, as I think you're implying. I don't believe Bruce needed such a restriction. I think the Mail are implying he might ? My opinion only.
Yep! I mentioned the other day it'd be interesting to see what he said and someone mentioned he might be gagged, so just expressing interest that he hasn't been, even if he does say something very neutral.
The Golden Rule when talking about a former employer, with a prospective new employer, is to say nowt negative. Let body language do the talking. Bruce is very good at that!
Dear Hull City supporters, It was with a heavy heart that I ended my time as Hull City manager on Friday. The four years I spent at the club were among the happiest times of my managerial career. The first promotion out of the Championship, survival in the Premier League and then the FA Cup final and European football were all fantastic times for me, my staff and my players. The relegation back to the Championship was hard to take but we all stuck together to win promotion through the play-off final at Wembley in May. If someone had told me the success we've had when I was appointed, I would have told them to give their head a bang. It wouldn't have seemed possible. As a group, we should all be proud of what we achieved. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last four years and you have played a big part in that. It is rare for a manager to have the backing I've had from fans. It's been unwavering. I was made welcome from the minute I walked in through the door and even during the times we struggled, I felt the majority of supporters understood how difficult it was for a club the size of Hull City to reach, and then stay in, the Premier League. One of the abiding memories was the reaction of supporters at the KCOM Stadium the day we were relegated on the final day of the 2014-15 season. They applauded us off the pitch when you'd expect them to have been ripping the roof off. I think supporters appreciated we'd had a difficult season losing players like Robert Snodgrass and Mo Diame and, sadly, we came up short. Thankfully, we were able to put that right with promotion at the first attempt last season. My biggest regret is having to walk away but it was a decision I had to make for the sake of the club. The last 12 months have been very tough and it felt like the right step for the club to move forward in a different direction and with someone else in charge. I desperately wanted to make it work this summer and be a Premier League manager again but, sadly, it wasn't to be. Nevertheless, I've left Hull City with some fantastic memories that I'll always cherish, including just eight weeks ago in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. I must also thank all the players and staff who have worked with me in the last four years. The role of a manager can be lonely but the support I've had has been second to none. Special appreciation goes to honorary president Peter Chapman, who played a part in bringing me to the club in 2012. He's worked tirelessly over the last four years and I'm thoroughly thankful. Best wishes for the new season, Steve Bruce http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/stev...tory-29546253-detail/story.html#ixzz4FOc5GeXk
Well measured letter from Bruce, and some outstanding comments from Davies. He is spot on. We need to unite in our support of the players. I am absolutely 100% with the idea of protests, and I think the idea of all children and elderly and anyone else priced out marching to the KCOM and marching outside the ground. I also think there should be loud and angry protests right up until kick off captured on Sky in their full glory. However I also think we need to recognise that the players are up against it enough without also having angry protests sung throughout the match to their detriment. We need to support the players. A perfect example of this were the chants for Odemwingie against Scunny. When we first took him on trial almost everyone was against the idea, but look how quickly we have embraced him and all the players in these trying times. This is the sort of support we need to show week in week out. The players are with us, and we're with them. We're all up against huge obstacles and need to help each other as much as possible.
Was just going to post that. As with Rosie's last year, these open letters say more with who they don't reference.
Why would he? He and Ehab don't get on. Shame he couldn't have swallowed his pride and thanked them for the opportunity in the first place.
I am sure he was happy what they paid him. He seems quite pleased with his time here, so a thanks for the opportunity although the waters have been muddied would have been icing on the statements cake.
He's spent four years being positively gushing about Assem, now he leaves without even mentioning him, it says a lot.
