hello boys and girls,
After the WestBrom loss at home I was so disgusted that this is honestly the first time I have come back onto the not606 since. This is obviously a very dark time for the SAFC despite the spring sunshine finally settling in, and i just spent the last 15 minutes reading everyone else's articles and thought I'd give my opinion.
Topic 1-Steve Bruce.
To be honest I was very surprised with the amount of people on here asking for the sack. 4 months ago we were all on cloud nine and he was revered. While I do understand the concerns in regards to stubborn team selection and poor overall form, I honestly do not think that him being sacked during this season will help anything. i really don't want us to become just 'one of those teams' who expect miracles from 6 months to a year. I feel that we have made great strides under Steve Bruce and while I would like us to perform better against 'weaker sides', our record against the 'top 6' has been fantastic. I think from this we can take that there is a lot of potential in the side, and if anything they play so much better when the pressure is off...it unfortunately shows the immature mentality we have.
If there is going to be a change in management, please let is happen after the seasons end. I really think it would be disaster if it happened now.
Topic 2 Squad/Signings-
It looks like another busy summer is going to be upon us, my only thoughts on this is that we sign fullbacks, creative midfielder and strikers. I know thats a lot, but thats what we need to move forward. Don't think anyone would really disagree with that, however one thing I would like to see is another veteran midfielder, with bags of quality that could help nurture our youngsters. Someone who has played at the highest level both internationally and for club, perhaps a slightly younger version of Bolo Zenden.
Top 3 Top 10-
I think that the top ten is still very achievable and in all honesty in the beginning of the season this is what we were striving for anyhow. Our great form in the firs half of the season deluded our ambitions a little bit and makes a top 10 finish feel like a disappointment when in truth it would be a great improvement. My only hopes are that we continue to grow on sturdy foundations, and we make a good cup run. I think people forget that despite the Carling cup often being dismissed as a nothing cup, winners play in Europe!
I sincerely hope we keep the management team of Brucie, Quinn, and Mr. Short. There is no point in trying to appoint someone new every year. The sign of a good team is consistency and stability throughout the club.
However anything less than 3 points this weekend and I might be having a meltdown.
After the WestBrom loss at home I was so disgusted that this is honestly the first time I have come back onto the not606 since. This is obviously a very dark time for the SAFC despite the spring sunshine finally settling in, and i just spent the last 15 minutes reading everyone else's articles and thought I'd give my opinion.
Topic 1-Steve Bruce.
To be honest I was very surprised with the amount of people on here asking for the sack. 4 months ago we were all on cloud nine and he was revered. While I do understand the concerns in regards to stubborn team selection and poor overall form, I honestly do not think that him being sacked during this season will help anything. i really don't want us to become just 'one of those teams' who expect miracles from 6 months to a year. I feel that we have made great strides under Steve Bruce and while I would like us to perform better against 'weaker sides', our record against the 'top 6' has been fantastic. I think from this we can take that there is a lot of potential in the side, and if anything they play so much better when the pressure is off...it unfortunately shows the immature mentality we have.
If there is going to be a change in management, please let is happen after the seasons end. I really think it would be disaster if it happened now.
Topic 2 Squad/Signings-
It looks like another busy summer is going to be upon us, my only thoughts on this is that we sign fullbacks, creative midfielder and strikers. I know thats a lot, but thats what we need to move forward. Don't think anyone would really disagree with that, however one thing I would like to see is another veteran midfielder, with bags of quality that could help nurture our youngsters. Someone who has played at the highest level both internationally and for club, perhaps a slightly younger version of Bolo Zenden.
Top 3 Top 10-
I think that the top ten is still very achievable and in all honesty in the beginning of the season this is what we were striving for anyhow. Our great form in the firs half of the season deluded our ambitions a little bit and makes a top 10 finish feel like a disappointment when in truth it would be a great improvement. My only hopes are that we continue to grow on sturdy foundations, and we make a good cup run. I think people forget that despite the Carling cup often being dismissed as a nothing cup, winners play in Europe!
I sincerely hope we keep the management team of Brucie, Quinn, and Mr. Short. There is no point in trying to appoint someone new every year. The sign of a good team is consistency and stability throughout the club.
However anything less than 3 points this weekend and I might be having a meltdown.
