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.

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

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

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

Come on then... whos gonna say it?

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

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:03 am

Come on then... whos gonna say it?

They could do a lot worse.

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

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.

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.

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

Dyche is a certainty for this - perfect for him.

Fully expect Dyce to be in for this one.

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.

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

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.

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

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"

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

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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...

Well, blow me down.

Who's next I wonder in the sack race ?

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

claretandy wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:51 pm

Just signed a new contract.

An improved contract

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

West Brom forum vote. Dyche is very popular.