Now most managers out there near the top flight are fairly good. However, there are obvious ups and downs in football, so whilst a manager may have a good pedigree, he may struggle at certain clubs. It's nothing against the natural ability of the manager - sometimes managers and teams, or managers and clubs, don't click. After a bad period, they may go on to another club and do very well. However, I've been reading about Bruce's history, and frankly it just seems ****e from start to finish. I'm astounded this man has been seeked out for so many managerial jobs, and I'm even more astounded that Newcastle repeatedly went for the guy to take over from Sir Bobby and Keegan. He's managed these 7 clubs so far: 1998–1999 Sheffield United 1999–2000 Huddersfield Town 2001 Wigan Athletic 2001 Crystal Palace 2001–2007 Birmingham City 2007–2009 Wigan Athletic 2009–2011 Sunderland Allow me to share some examples of what happened at each club: 1998–1999 Sheffield United 1999–2000 Huddersfield Town 2001 Wigan Athletic 2001 Crystal Palace 2001–2007 Birmingham City 2007–2009 Wigan Athletic 2009–2011 Sunderland You guys know the rest. -------- Now I've highlighted the positives: he secured promotion to the EPL twice. However, his entire managerial history smacks of Bruce's limitations and what he's only capable of doing: - Getting mediocre mid-table results - Getting promoted from the Championship - Surviving relegation (sometimes) - Mediocre spending ability There's absolutely nothing there which is remotely positive. No real 'onwards and upwards' achievements and never anything more than mid-table results, with a suspicious habit of finding his teams in lengthy runs of bad form. You just have to look at what every footie fan knows of Bruce now, and then compare it to his managerial history, to find that it's virtually the same in so many respects. Even with the one opportunity he had to manage a big club like Sunderland with a BIG budget (especially compared to his other past clubs) he was still stuck in his poor ways. Until I see evidence, I have to reason to believe that Bruce will ever be suitable as a manager for a team which has ambition to improve and thrive in the top flight.
Not at all. What he does need to do though is recognise his limitations and find a club that suits him. That way, he will be happier, that club will be happier and their fans will be also. Bruce will be successful and stress free. I see Bruce in the Holloway sort of mould. If is no bigger than a Wigan or blackpool type of manager and there is nothing wrong with that. What we didn't need was That small club mentality here at Sunderland. Stick to your comfort zone Steve, for everyone's sake.
Could you imagine Bruce with Holloways wit.......he may have had a little longer without all his whinging...and said it as it was.
He's made a good living out of football. I wish I was a fiver behind him. I agree with Cest. Work within your limitations. That applies to us all.
Fine, but that means we get to keep one of yours. Although we practically already have Agent Fat Mike and Cest. Can we have someone cooler? I think we got a bad deal.
Crap is a bit harsh, more mediocre, best suited trying his hand managing in and around League 1 & 2. Has Bizarre Knives put it you don't want to believe how bad a manager his whilst he still at the helm of your club, it's only when they are gone you accept they were useless.
Nothing is really happening with us at the moment. Everything is rosey, and there's already discussions about Chelsea. Over here, on the other hand, I find the whole Bruce thing rather interesting. Bit of drama and all that.
Bollocks! my Bro was born in Corbridge cos' he was an awkward twat and Mum needed rest in some hospital there prior to his birth. My Bro like me is a proud Geordie and Sunderland supporter. We has to get rid of Bruce cos' he was crap not about where he was born, he probably supports manure anyhow.
