the current situation

The Cultured Mackem · 11th April 2011, 07:30 PM

hugely disappointing, had such high expectations that Bruce would push us onto the next level this season.

with regards the awful runs that SAFC teams go on, this must have something to do with the atmosphere that surrounds this club during times of adversity, it is pretty contagious. Denis Smith alludes to it in his autobiography when he describes arriving at the club, he was shocked how that set of players had ended up in the arse of the league and spoke and said one of his primary objectives was lifting the doom and gloom from the players and supporters alike.

back to Bruce, I have revised my assessment of what contributes success this season. I'd be happy to aviod a relegation battle going into the last few games of the season. Its not that I won't feel massively let down by Bruce and Co but I think he deserves another chance next season to move us on. I don't beleive he has become a bad manager over night and I reckon if given another chance next season, if he doesn't kick on then he can have no complaints.

I do think he has made 2 big mistakes relying in injury prone players to start games and expecting players who have been out for months to come back in straight away and put in performances. But the atmosphere amongs supporters is dragging the team under, they players confidence appears fragile and getting on their back is only going to make them more afraid to make mistakes, they need our backing. A bit like Blackpool supporters the other day.

from now on I am 100% behind Bruce.

rokerp · 11th April 2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cultured Mackem

hugely disappointing, had such high expectations that Bruce would push us onto the next level this season.

with regards the awful runs that SAFC teams go on, this must have something to do with the atmosphere that surrounds this club during times of adversity, it is pretty contagious. Denis Smith alludes to it in his autobiography when he describes arriving at the club, he was shocked how that set of players had ended up in the arse of the league and spoke and said one of his primary objectives was lifting the doom and gloom from the players and supporters alike.

back to Bruce, I have revised my assessment of what contributes success this season. I'd be happy to aviod a relegation battle going into the last few games of the season. Its not that I won't feel massively let down by Bruce and Co but I think he deserves another chance next season to move us on. I don't beleive he has become a bad manager over night and I reckon if given another chance next season, if he doesn't kick on then he can have no complaints.

I do think he has made 2 big mistakes relying in injury prone players to start games and expecting players who have been out for months to come back in straight away and put in performances. But the atmosphere amongs supporters is dragging the team under, they players confidence appears fragile and getting on their back is only going to make them more afraid to make mistakes, they need our backing. A bit like Blackpool supporters the other day.

from now on I am 100% behind Bruce.

We have to be if we stand any chance of getting out of this mess.

ktel · 11th April 2011, 11:58 PM

I agree with this.

Who knows exactly why this club has a tendency to go into freefall at this point in the season- with different managers at the helm - but it appears to be more psychological than anything else.

It likely relates to the lack of confidence inherent in the club after so many years of mediocrity.

The team, on paper, are better than the performance they're putting in.

As Cultured Mackem rightly states,they need our support right now and not our derision if they are to win anything before the end of the season.

I know this shouldn't be necessary based on the investment and the team we have but it obviously is...

AllanDavis · 11th April 2011, 07:37 PM

I can see both sides of the argument regarding Bruce staying or going. I am not saying this will happen but what if we get some results and end up in the top ten which would be an improvement on last season, would those who want Bruce out still want it?

The Cultured Mackem · 11th April 2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AllanDavis

I can see both sides of the argument regarding Bruce staying or going. I am not saying this will happen but what if we get some results and end up in the top ten which would be an improvement on last season, would those who want Bruce out still want it?

the way we are playing it will be a massive achievement go into the last couple of games safe. I'd snap yer hand off for that at this moment in time

AshbrookeLad · 11th April 2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AllanDavis

I can see both sides of the argument regarding Bruce staying or going. I am not saying this will happen but what if we get some results and end up in the top ten which would be an improvement on last season, would those who want Bruce out still want it?

Yes,regardless of what happens in the last 6 games I will still want Bruce gone in the summer.
Last season I gave him the benefit of the doubt after the 14 game winless run and it's happening all over again and is simply unacceptable.

dgunn · 11th April 2011, 08:12 PM

all teams go through a bad run

Coeus · 11th April 2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cultured Mackem

hugely disappointing, had such high expectations that Bruce would push us onto the next level this season.

with regards the awful runs that SAFC teams go on, this must have something to do with the atmosphere that surrounds this club during times of adversity, it is pretty contagious. Denis Smith alludes to it in his autobiography when he describes arriving at the club, he was shocked how that set of players had ended up in the arse of the league and spoke and said one of his primary objectives was lifting the doom and gloom from the players and supporters alike.

back to Bruce, I have revised my assessment of what contributes success this season. I'd be happy to aviod a relegation battle going into the last few games of the season. Its not that I won't feel massively let down by Bruce and Co but I think he deserves another chance next season to move us on. I don't beleive he has become a bad manager over night and I reckon if given another chance next season, if he doesn't kick on then he can have no complaints.

I do think he has made 2 big mistakes relying in injury prone players to start games and expecting players who have been out for months to come back in straight away and put in performances. But the atmosphere amongs supporters is dragging the team under, they players confidence appears fragile and getting on their back is only going to make them more afraid to make mistakes, they need our backing. A bit like Blackpool supporters the other day.

from now on I am 100% behind Bruce.

Fully agree with everything but 100%. Im more 65%ish.

stubber · 11th April 2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cultured Mackem

hugely disappointing, had such high expectations that Bruce would push us onto the next level this season.

with regards the awful runs that SAFC teams go on, this must have something to do with the atmosphere that surrounds this club during times of adversity, it is pretty contagious. Denis Smith alludes to it in his autobiography when he describes arriving at the club, he was shocked how that set of players had ended up in the arse of the league and spoke and said one of his primary objectives was lifting the doom and gloom from the players and supporters alike.

back to Bruce, I have revised my assessment of what contributes success this season. I'd be happy to aviod a relegation battle going into the last few games of the season. Its not that I won't feel massively let down by Bruce and Co but I think he deserves another chance next season to move us on. I don't beleive he has become a bad manager over night and I reckon if given another chance next season, if he doesn't kick on then he can have no complaints.

I do think he has made 2 big mistakes relying in injury prone players to start games and expecting players who have been out for months to come back in straight away and put in performances. But the atmosphere amongs supporters is dragging the team under, they players confidence appears fragile and getting on their back is only going to make them more afraid to make mistakes, they need our backing. A bit like Blackpool supporters the other day.

from now on I am 100% behind Bruce.

You've changed your tune about Bruce.

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Originally Posted by The Cultured Mackem

he is Quinns stooge.