Home match ritual, read the HDM online before setting off. It's a bit wet so 4 hours drive today. Two articles, Steve Bruce stating that he isn't going to sell unless daft money comes in. Alex Bruce saying how settled he is here. For the first time, I am setting off without any worry or apprehension about the result. I don't expect the team to go at it gun ho, not with Palace on Tuesday. I expect a strong performance, but I am confident of seeing a good game today no matter what. It's just so refreshing to have a manager who tells it like it is and a squad of players that I am actually quite proud of. ****ing hell nearly a tear there!
You can never be too sure, especially against a side who seem to like playing against us. I hope the players aren't concentrating on Palace on Tuesday, we've got to beat these lot first. Loving Bruce Snr's aftermatch interviews. They're funny, and he doesn't speak down to Burnsy.
It's surprising how much a bit of respect and humour can earn somebody respect from their interviews. From Nigel Pearson's boring ones where he sounded he just didn't want to be anywhere near a Microphone, to Barmby's almost interrogation and now to Bruce who actually sounds happy and content here.
