The Official Steve Bruce Fickleometer.

[Dubbag]

Well so far he has done ok. We are still unbeating under him.
But the fickleometer won't stay still for to long.

[WBA1955]

Firstly on a previous thread I supported the Bruce out campaign even before he’d got the job,(a bit tongue in cheek) I’d like to withdraw that remark and hope he is successful with us.
However what I would like to see is 4-4-2 furlong bartley clarke townsend, plenty of scope for furlong and townsend to go raiding but only ever one side leaving 3 at the back.
The midfield is the most difficult but I’d go with phillips and reach wide both can get forward but push inside if necessary also cover their full backs if they go on a deep run.
c/mid is the most important mowatt would be one and the other I’d have to try gardner-hickman for power pace and energy
2 up front would be carrol and grant can they come anywhere nere jeff and bomber. Anyhow it doesn’t matter what I think cause they gave the job to brucie. Good luck to him

Not a bad shout at all, though I would have Diangana on the left to compliment Phillips on the right. For the first time in years we would then have two orthodox wingers and two orthodox strikers.
As for the midfield I would go with Mowatt and AGH, but Livermore is a Brucie man so we might be stuck with him.
Hopefully our players will play for an experienced manager who has played and managed at the highest level.
It's probably the worst Albion team for years but it's still better than most in this division.

[WBA1955]

As for the fickleometer, so far I have Brucie at 70% of doing a good job.

[mickd1961]

As for the fickleometer, so far I have Brucie at 70% of doing a good job.

I’m at 50.01% at the moment Des.

This could quickly drop.

[WBA1955]

I was a fan of Val at the beginning and like most supporters at Bournemouth loved the attacking press.

I am certainly are not fickle. Since the Bournemouth match or few matches there after - where have we seen the high press or same intensity? In the last three months the football has been absolutely dire - embarrassing is a better word! Val dug his own grave hoping things would change without a plan B. The suspensions have been shocking!

I certainly would not call any supporter fickle who regularly goes to the matches and spends their cash! Those who sit at home maybe! Supporters who go to the games and part with their money can say what they want as after all - it’s an investment and time.

I am going to Sheffield and will back Bruce 100% although could have thought of better managers. If Bruce after 2 months plus serves up garbage like Val then he will get it in the neck!

Most West Brom supporters who go to the matches don’t expect miracles but they do expect the same type of football being served up by QPR or Blackburn!

The fickle supporters for me are those who slam a manager from the off and don’t even part with their cash! It won’t be long before the number 1 suspect Viaduct starts his anti manager campaign after about two games in or from his sofa watching the Sheffield or Luton matches!

Al, who are the better managers we could seriously hope to attract? As for managers who have won more promotions from this division, there aren't any, we've got him.

[mickd1961]

Al, who are the better managers we could seriously hope to attract? As for managers who have won more promotions from this division, there aren't any, we've got him.

The devilish side of me would’ve liked to have seen “Colin” appointed!

[baggieal]

Al, who are the better managers we could seriously hope to attract? As for managers who have won more promotions from this division, there aren't any, we've got him.

I was dreaming Des! You are 100% right mate of course!

[Leicesterbaggie]

I do feel that there are a lot more positive vibes regarding Bruce's appointment than I expected. This is no bad thing but we mustn't expect miracles straight away although he hasn't got a great deal of time this season before turning it around.

[baggieal]

I do feel that there are a lot more positive vibes regarding Bruce's appointment than I expected. This is no bad thing but we mustn't expect miracles straight away although he hasn't got a great deal of time this season before turning it around.

I agree Leicester but at least playing football like QPR or Blackburn is not a big ask - not as if they have more quality in their squads than our own.

I feel there will be a good response to Bruce and O'Shea will be like a new signing for him. Bruce knows Carroll, Livermore and Johnstone too having worked with them.

[Q165]

I voiced a firm negative response to the appointment but will admit now I over reacted somewhat.