If we don't win on Sunday, Bruce will be sacked

Behind Enemy Lines · 24th February 2010, 11:01 PM

From a good source.

Bruce was a Quinn appointment and Short trusted Quinn to get it right. Short knows nowt about Bruce, his history/managerial credentials etc - all he sees is 4 months without a win and massively deteriorating performances. Also, Short was at one of our recent home games (can't remember if it was Stoke or Wigan, may have even been both) and was VERY unimpressed with both the performance on the pitch and the atmosphere in the stadium.

A defeat against Fulham will be the final straw. Even a draw will probably not be good enough to save Bruce his job. That's how precarious Bruce's job is right now. And if people think this is bullshit and think Short wouldn't be so hasty, don't be so naive. The guy is an American billionaire - he MUST have a ruthless streak to attain such wealth. Also, the guy doesn't really know that much about football and doesn't look at it in the same perspective as many of us in terms of "giving the manager time" etc. Bruce isn't reaching the goals expected of him, therefore he has to go - end of. Many owners in football think and act in that way these days and Short is no different.

To those who doubt my credentials on this and think I'm making this all up, all I can say is that I heard this from an excellent source (not a journo) and believe it to be 100% true. If we LOSE or DRAW against Fulham and Bruce is still manager for our next game after that, the mods can ban my account. That's how confident I am that my info is correct. Even if we beat Fulham, Bruce is pretty much fucked IMO, unless we have an amazing run of results to end the season. Either way, we shall see.

gards2 · 24th February 2010, 11:03 PM

I seriously doubt it but thanks anyway.

Get Carter · 24th February 2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behind Enemy Lines

From a good source.

Bruce was a Quinn appointment and Short trusted Quinn to get it right. Short knows nowt about Bruce, his history/managerial credentials etc - all he sees is 4 months without a win and massively deteriorating performances. Also, Short was at one of our recent home games (can't remember if it was Stoke or Wigan, may have even been both) and was VERY unimpressed with both the performance on the pitch and the atmosphere in the stadium.

A defeat against Fulham will be the final straw. Even a draw will probably not be good enough to save Bruce his job. That's how precarious Bruce's job is right now. And if people think this is bullshit and think Short wouldn't be so hasty, don't be so naive. The guy is an American billionaire - he MUST have a ruthless streak to attain such wealth. Also, the guy doesn't really know that much about football and doesn't look at it in the same perspective as many of us in terms of "giving the manager time" etc. Bruce isn't reaching the goals expected of him, therefore he has to go - end of. Many owners in football think and act in that way these days and Short is no different.

To those who doubt my credentials on this and think I'm making this all up, all I can say is that I heard this from an excellent source (not a journo) and believe it to be 100% true. If we LOSE or DRAW against Fulham and Bruce is still manager for our next game after that, the mods can ban my account. That's how confident I am that my info is correct. Even if we beat Fulham, Bruce is pretty much fucked IMO, unless we have an amazing run of results to end the season. Either way, we shall see.

See yer then

Rob S · 24th February 2010, 11:04 PM

Agent Bruce MUST stay and complete Big Lawries sterling work.

steve30000 · 24th February 2010, 11:04 PM

you married to short?

ojwilsosafc · 24th February 2010, 11:05 PM

can see it happening, think there is alot of truth in what you have said. Thanks for the info.

Sunderland · 24th February 2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behind Enemy Lines

From a good source.

Bruce was a Quinn appointment and Short trusted Quinn to get it right. Short knows nowt about Bruce, his history/managerial credentials etc - all he sees is 4 months without a win and massively deteriorating performances. Also, Short was at one of our recent home games (can't remember if it was Stoke or Wigan, may have even been both) and was VERY unimpressed with both the performance on the pitch and the atmosphere in the stadium.

A defeat against Fulham will be the final straw. Even a draw will probably not be good enough to save Bruce his job. That's how precarious Bruce's job is right now. And if people think this is bullshit and think Short wouldn't be so hasty, don't be so naive. The guy is an American billionaire - he MUST have a ruthless streak to attain such wealth. Also, the guy doesn't really know that much about football and doesn't look at it in the same perspective as many of us in terms of "giving the manager time" etc. Bruce isn't reaching the goals expected of him, therefore he has to go - end of. Many owners in football think and act in that way these days and Short is no different.

To those who doubt my credentials on this and think I'm making this all up, all I can say is that I heard this from an excellent source (not a journo) and believe it to be 100% true. If we LOSE or DRAW against Fulham and Bruce is still manager for our next game after that, the mods can ban my account. That's how confident I am that my info is correct. Even if we beat Fulham, Bruce is pretty much fucked IMO, unless we have an amazing run of results to end the season. Either way, we shall see.

I hope he's got a manager to replace him then because Sbragia won't keep us up either.