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Discussion in 'Hull City' started by THE EXCLUSIVE 10%, Sep 30, 2022.

  1. Porthmeor Tiger

    Porthmeor Tiger Well-Known Member

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    Acun does not seem to be a guy who will make the same mistake twice. Expecting an British coach this time with substantial championship experience.
     
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  2. Evington

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  3. NewcastleTiger

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    Yes yes yes yes yes
     
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    I'm sure Bruce felt like he was effectively pushed out of the door, based on Ehab's antics. Possibly even feeling like he has unfinished business here. I don't think he's the right person for the job again now.

    His win ratio since leaving us has been far from convincing either... Perhaps it really is time for him to hang his boots up for good.
     
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    I'd rather have Bruce, but Wilder would do.
     
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  6. Ajbtiger

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    Acun doesn't seem to be a guy thats silly enough to think we need a British coach.
     
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  7. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

    John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. Well-Known Member

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    I have a feeling Bruce might call it a day if he is ousted by WBA, if I were him I would retire now.
     
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  8. Newland Tiger

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    If I was in his position I'd certainly enjoy a nice retirement away from the stresses of football management
     
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  9. WestStandTiger

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  10. Nikica Jellyfish

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    Baz is a strange fella, IE Corberan "He wants to come, Acun is impressed by him but we believe its not possible" if he told me it was raining I wouldn't be reaching for an umbrella...
     
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  11. Tigerboy98

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    Carvalhal won the Portuguese FA Cup and took Braga to the Europa league quarters last season…he would be a significant upgrade to Shota.
     
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  12. HFFP

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    Were you overwhelmed when we appointed Shota?
     
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  13. Ajbtiger

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    Weird article, feels like its trying too hard to prove some sort of inside knowledge.
     
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  14. WestStandTiger

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    Believe it’s because he’s got the Boro job.
     
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  15. SydneyTiger14

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    Basically says "It might be [manager x who has been linked] but it might also not be". Amazing insight.
     
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  16. WestStandTiger

    WestStandTiger Well-Known Member

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    Acun and Baz have had a chat this morning about the search and an update will be provided later.

    Says Acun isn’t bothered about the wording of manager versus head coach… find that hard to believe
     
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  17. Nikica Jellyfish

    Nikica Jellyfish Well-Known Member

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    Well that would make some sense
     
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  18. Drew

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    I have a lot of respect for Bruce considering what he did here and I’ll defend him against anyone who says he’s ‘always been a bad manager’, but I suspect the game is now starting to pass his methods by. Wouldn’t be keen on a second stint.
     
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  19. Ajbtiger

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    Yeh generally, the best managers have a hunger that sees them put in a huge amount of time in to studying detail. I get the feeling Bruce relies on old school simplicities that just isn't enough these days, although no doubt would steady the ship.
     
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  20. HFFP

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    Carvalhal sacked by Al Wahda
     
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