Steve Bruce sacked

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:49 am

https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/ ... UGtHA&s=19

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:51 am

He’ll inexplicably get work somewhere else soon, then he’ll be sacked with a large payout after 9 months. The gravy train continues onward.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:52 am

Not a surprise TBH it's a shock he lasted as long as he did given West Brom's dire form.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:55 am

Thought they were excellent against us. They just didn’t take their chances. Saying that, it’s probably time he wrapped his hand in.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:57 am

I thought they recruited well in the summer. I think Bruce now will be looking to leagues 1 and 2 for work. Maybe a Derby

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:03 am

Come on then... whos gonna say it?

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:10 am

Wonder if his son will share a car with him to the job centre?

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:12 am

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:03 am
Come on then... whos gonna say it?

They could do a lot worse.

Shaggy · Post by **Shaggy** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:15 am

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:03 am
Come on then... whos gonna say it?

Hopefully as it will relieve our wage bill and we will smash them at the turf as we have a habit of beating teams managed by former managers

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:17 am

Is this the least surprising sacking in football just now?

Incidentally what a weird profession football management is. In no other industry I can think of would someone be offered a multi million pound job with a string of sackings on their cv. Very few managers have consistent success on their record and many (most?) have abject failure. It is indeed as someone has pointed out a gravy train. Some managers crop up every time there is a vacancy yet when you look at their history it is littered with sackings and total failure. Weird.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:18 am

houseboy wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:12 am
They could do a lot worse.

He would be a good shout and its early enough in the season to turn it around for them.

It would be interesting seeing how they played against us though to what SD would do with that team.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:20 am

Brucie is passed it now and needs to retire.

WBA would be a good fit for Dyche but would they give him the time as we know he likes his teams to get a pre season in

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:20 am

Dyche is a certainty for this - perfect for him.

alboclaret · Post by **alboclaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:29 am

Fully expect Dyce to be in for this one.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:31 am

WBA have been the only side who were unlucky not get all three points against us. Certainly the best team we've played this season.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:35 am

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:31 am
WBA have been the only side who were unlucky not get all three points against us. Certainly the best team we've played this season.

They were lucky to get a point as they equalised in the 97th minute, we also missed a hatful of chances to increase our league

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:40 am

WBA are very attractive going forward but have no decent players who can finish off their approach work.
They are also conceding goals and that is why they are near the bottom.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:41 am

Wherever Bruce ends up I'm sure the fans won't be saying Nice to see you,to see you nice.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:42 am

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:41 am
Wherever Bruce ends up I'm sure the fans won't be saying Nice to see you,to see you nice.

Or "Good game good game"

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:50 am

Roy Keane the current bookies favourite (Dyche and Wilder about equal after that).

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:07 am

Not sure he'd want it but Scott Parker would be a great choice for WBA. He's probably got the best recent record when it comes to getting teams out of the Championship and he plays some great football whilst doing so.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:21 am

This was the club that I thought Dyche would end up at. Wouldn't be surprised if his agent is making a few calls this morning.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:44 am

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:21 am
This was the club that I thought Dyche would end up at. Wouldn't be surprised if his agent is making a few calls this morning.

If they are interested I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't already spoken to him....

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:52 am

Top Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:35 am
They were lucky to get a point as they equalised in the 97th minute, we also missed a hatful of chances to increase our league

They were better than us on the night and deserved their equaliser.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:00 pm

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:31 am
WBA have been the only side who were unlucky not get all three points against us. Certainly the best team we've played this season.

Agreed.

They are also the best side in the division on expected goals AND expected goals conceded (before last weekend, it may have changed). That suggests a new manager won’t have to change much.

Wallace, Grant and Diangana have had about 60 shots inside the box and not more than 2 or 3 goals each. Last season Grant got 18. By contrast Jay and Tella have only had 26 shots inside the box all season but 5 goals each.

They’ll be up there. I’m glad we have a cushion.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:05 pm

Odd timing, could’ve been done a few weeks ago.

Cannot see Dyche going for a Championship job with East Mids Prem managerial jobs imminent.

Scott Parker would be a great appointment. Think with the right manager they could be a real threat.

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:25 pm

Wolves, Leicester (surely only a matter of time) and WBA are surely the only clubs Dyche would consider unless one of the big jobs becomes available, or Cooper is surprisingly sacked at Forest

And I'm not convinced Wolves or Leicester will look at Dyche...

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:27 pm

Well, blow me down.

Who's next I wonder in the sack race ?

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:33 pm

Funkydrummer wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:27 pm
Well, blow me down.

Who's next I wonder in the sack race ?

Well, if it was up to the Eeyore's who post on here, it would be KV. Some of them were very unhappy when we only managed to get 3 points from our away win at Coventry.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:34 pm

My money's on Cooper, especially with the millions they invested over the summer.

They're not going to risk wasting that if they can avoid it.

Serves them right if they do though.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:43 pm

Funkydrummer wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:34 pm
My money's on Cooper, especially with the millions they invested over the summer.

They're not going to risk wasting that if they can avoid it.

Serves them right if they do though.

Cooper will go. Wouldn’t shock me if it’s this week if Villa beat them tonight.

Dyche would be ideal, if they backed him with some money to strengthen defence in January.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:46 pm

Hasn't Cooper just signed an improved contract at Forest? Not that they mean anything but it'll be surprising if he goes.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:48 pm

Can't see Keane wanting this, easy gig on TV.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:51 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:48 pm
Can't see Keane wanting this, easy gig on TV.

I wonder if anyone would want Keane anywhere near their club. I certainly wouldn't,
not that I would have any influence over it.

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:51 pm

Funkydrummer wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:34 pm
My money's on Cooper, especially with the millions they invested over the summer.

They're not going to risk wasting that if they can avoid it.

Serves them right if they do though.

Just signed a new contract.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:53 pm

New contract or not, if Forest keep losing, Cooper will get the bullet.
Dyche would be good at NF.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:59 pm

LeadBelly wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:50 am
Roy Keane the current bookies favourite (Dyche and Wilder about equal after that).

Out of the frying pan….

I’d personally rather keep SB, than have the bully that is RK anywhere near my players.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:04 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:48 pm
Can't see Keane wanting this, easy gig on TV.

I find it difficult to believe that WBA couldnt find a better prospect an/or that Keane wants to get back into managing but something has happened to make him favourite for several bookies. Maybe he's pally with the owners or been seen around the The Hawthorns or some such?

Looking on odds checker, though, he's favourite ranging 2/1 to 4/1
Then Wilder/Dyche ranging 4/1 to 7/1
Scott Parker next around 10/1

As per another poster above, I'd go for Parker (or Dyche) rather than the other 2.

jen1066 · Post by **jen1066** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:07 pm

LeadBelly wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:04 pm
I find it difficult to believe that WBA couldnt find a better prospect an/or that Keane wants to get back into managing but something has happened to make him favourite for several bookies. Maybe he's pally with the owners or been seen around the The Hawthorns or some such?

Looking on odds checker, though, he's favourite ranging 2/1 to 4/1
Then Wilder/Dyche ranging 4/1 to 7/1
Scott Parker next around 10/1

As per another poster above, I'd go for Parker (or Dyche) rather than the other 2.

Decent odds for Scott Parker.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:08 pm

claretandy wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:51 pm
Just signed a new contract.

An improved contract

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:19 pm

Nobody said Cooper’s new contract was improved.

May be giving with one hand and taking with the other, e.g. a pay rise but looser terms on dismissal. Who knows?

He’ll be gone by the World Cup. He did well but was lucky to get them up in the first place.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:23 pm

Owen Coyle has just appeared on Indian TV stating that although he was born and bred in West Bromich, his mother and family still live there he isn't interested in the job.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:48 pm

Parker hasn't shown he can cut it in the PL as a manager, failed twice now.

Wilder has shown he can get a club promoted and stay up for at least one season before imploding.

Dyche - his record speaks for itself

If you're a club owner wanting to go up and stay up, Dyche is the stand out candidate, regardless of what people on here might think.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:57 pm

Super Scottie Parker spends money like its going out of fashion. A great coach ? Lol

clive40golf · Post by **clive40golf** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:45 pm

In my opinion,If they did appoint SD, with the squad that WBA have, I’m pretty sure they would be playing Premiership football next season. And if they were prepared to back him properly (unlike us!), they would have a more successful time in the Premiership, than we had under his reign.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:01 pm

Big shout that Clive. (I mean the last sentence) Our stay at the top table was very impressive given the limited resources we had even before Garlick snapped the purse shut.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:07 pm

Billy Balfour wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:33 pm
Well, if it was up to the Eeyore's who post on here, it would be KV.

Is that Kompany, Vincent?

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:10 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:57 pm
Super Scottie Parker spends money like its going out of fashion. A great coach ? Lol

Spent about £12m and sold players to the value of £24m the season he got Bournemouth up
Spent £33m and sold £25m the season he got Fulham up
Net spend for two promotions = -£4m

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:12 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:23 pm
Owen Coyle has just appeared on Indian TV stating that although he was born and bred in West Bromich, his mother and family still live there he isn't interested in the job.

Owen Coyle has been manager of Queens Park since June.
Amazingly, they are doing quite well in the Scottish Championship.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:25 pm

http://westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=27312.0

West Brom forum vote. Dyche is very popular.