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He wasn't playing right-mid either because Dalot got torn to shreds time and again by Grealish and B. Silva, with minimal help from Bruno.but he wasn’t playing as a midfielder yesterday.
He wasn't playing right-mid either because Dalot got torn to shreds time and again by Grealish and B. Silva, with minimal help from Bruno.but he wasn’t playing as a midfielder yesterday.
I reckon Bruno knows he's getting nowhere near Bernardo. Sabotage if you ask me.He wasn't playing right-mid either because Dalot got torn to shreds time and again by Grealish and B. Silva, with minimal help from Bruno.
Yeah absolute lash out merchant,convinced @Gabriel Djemba-Bebe is the president of Bruno FCI dont think its just him playing on the right, I think this match type in general where City have all the ball and we dont leads him to lose his temper, act out, make poor choices and have poor execution. I think the same would have likely happened if he was playing in the middle. He doesnt really have the head for games where the other team are vastly better than us and have all of the ball and we're working with scraps.
Cool story bro. Care to quote any of my comments and identify which points you disagree with and why?Yeah absolute lash out merchant,convinced @Gabriel Djemba-Bebe is the president of Bruno FC
Most of it because you can't see how his whole attitude is a detriment to the team. He is not captain material for us and never has been. He throws his arms around when things don't go his way. That kind of leadership is not needed right now that's for certainCool story bro. Care to quote any of my comments and identify which points you disagree with and why?
I don't see how throwing your arms around demonstrates poor leadership. It's his way of expressing frustration on the pitch. It might not be how Keano or Robson expressed their frustration, but I'd rather he did that than just stay silent like our previous captain.Most of it because you can't see how his whole attitude is a detriment to the team. He is not captain material for us and never has been. He throws his arms around when things don't go his way. That kind of leadership is not needed right now that's for certain
You don't see how flapping around like a sea gull demonstrates poor leadership on the pitch?I don't see how throwing your arms around demonstrates poor leadership. It's his way of expressing frustration on the pitch. It might not be how Keano or Robson expressed their frustration, but I'd rather he did that than just stay silent like our previous captain.
I don't know how you can say that our previous captains worked harder than everyone else and then go on to say Bruno is the complete opposite. Unless you genuinely think he's a lazy footballer? Bruno works harder than any of his teammates, covers more distance than anyone else and was the only one who didn't give up when everyone else's heads dropped at 3-0 yesterday. I'm not saying he's perfect captain material but it's not like anyone else in our squad is making a strong case to be our captain are they?You don't see how flapping around like a sea gull demonstrates poor leadership on the pitch?
Keano and Robson led by example, they made sure they did the basics right, they worked harder than everyone else and encouraged and reprimanded their team mates in equal measure. But, also they were top top players who just commanded respect. Bruno, is the opposite, he just throws his arms around and whinges at everyone for everything. When he doesn't even do simple things right himself, loses discipline, loses shape. He's throwing his arms up in frustration at others, but when he gets on the ball, others throw their arms up in frustration at him. An incredibly bad choice of captain.
I'm not sure there is many in the squad you'd give it to. But My first choice would have been Martinez.I don't know how you can say that our previous captains worked harder than everyone else and then go on to say Bruno is the complete opposite. Unless you genuinely think he's a lazy footballer? Bruno works harder than any of his teammates, covers more distance than anyone else and was the only one who didn't give up when everyone else's heads dropped at 3-0 yesterday. I'm not saying he's perfect captain material but it's not like anyone else in our squad is making a strong case to be our captain are they?
Not to mention that the captaincy itself just doesn't really matter. Wanting to have some leaders on the team is one thing, but the magic armband that makes everyone else play better when worn by a "proper captain" doesn't exist.This witch hunt against Bruno needs to stop as it’s clearly ridiculous. Do people not remember how petulant Rooney was during his time as Captain? Would moan every opportunity possible and no one questioned it in the slightest. Bruno has propped up our midfield for long spells with his work rate and creativity, and has shown he cares a lot about the club and the results. This captaincy talking point is just nonsense.
Rooney was a winner and had at least done something to earn some leeway. Comparing this guy to our all time top goal scorer is silly. Bruno hasn't propped up our midfield, he's had a huge hand in how disjointed and shit it constantly looks seeing as he's the one constant cog in it.This witch hunt against Bruno needs to stop as it’s clearly ridiculous. Do people not remember how petulant Rooney was during his time as Captain? Would moan every opportunity possible and no one questioned it in the slightest. Bruno has propped up our midfield for long spells with his work rate and creativity, and has shown he cares a lot about the club and the results. This captaincy talking point is just nonsense.
that’s a reason not to play him as RW. He isn’tHe wasn't playing right-mid either because Dalot got torn to shreds time and again by Grealish and B. Silva, with minimal help from Bruno.
It's a reason not to play him in big games, end of. He's tactically a liability, and the notion that he can't do more to help Dalot because he isn't a natural RW is ridiculous.that’s a reason not to play him as RW. He isn’t
The other obvious stupidity in all the pissing and moaning about Bruno being captain is that there isn’t any other player in the squad you can give the armband to.Not to mention that the captaincy itself just doesn't really matter. Wanting to have some leaders on the team is one thing, but the magic armband that makes everyone else play better when worn by a "proper captain" doesn't exist.
Madrid and Barcelona are currently captained by career squad players Nacho and Sergi Roberto. Fecking City have just won the treble and I couldn't even tell you who their captain is without checking.
Injured. Who’s your second choice? Who takes the armband off Bruno for our next match? The minimum requirement is someone who will start every game when fitI'm not sure there is many in the squad you'd give it to. But My first choice would have been Martinez.
By the opposite I mean, he doesn't command respect and he doesn't do the basics right. If you're not going to do that then nobody on the pitch is going to listen to you. Bruno runs around a lot, good for him..90% of it is aimless chasing after a ball on his own, regularly breaking shape and not making sure the press is being followed up from behind. He's just not a team leader or a good captain.
Ironically though, Haaland's 2nd goal was when Bruno was left isolated 2v1 against Grealish and Silva (I think) and Dalot was AWOL! So the one time he does come back to defend, the right back is on f**king walkabout somewhere!He wasn't playing right-mid either because Dalot got torn to shreds time and again by Grealish and B. Silva, with minimal help from Bruno.
Not many to choose from.Injured. Who’s your second choice? Who takes the armband off Bruno for our next match? The minimum requirement is someone who will start every game when fit
His performances this season have been worse than Bruno’s.Not many to choose from.
Casemiro would have been next on the list.
Not true. Dalot was high up the pitch and Bruno tried a Hollywood pass that was never on which got cut out. Bruno could just keep possession but he can't. Then Dalot is out of position, Bruno covers but then McTominay can't be arsed to track Silva and hey presto game over.Ironically though, Haaland's 2nd goal was when Bruno was left isolated 2v1 against Grealish and Silva (I think) and Dalot was AWOL! So the one time he does come back to defend, the right back is on f**king walkabout somewhere!
Shambolic.
His performances this season have been worse than Bruno’s.
Shaw. I have said this last season.Injured. Who’s your second choice? Who takes the armband off Bruno for our next match? The minimum requirement is someone who will start every game when fit
His flailing arms is not leadership full stop.Most of it because you can't see how his whole attitude is a detriment to the team. He is not captain material for us and never has been. He throws his arms around when things don't go his way. That kind of leadership is not needed right now that's for certain
Another poor choice. Started the season in rotten form then picked up a long term injury. Which has happened to him most seasons. One of our most injured players.Shaw. I have said this last season.
A massive two games.Another poor choice. Started the season in rotten form then picked up a long term injury. Which has happened to him most seasons. One of our most injured players.
I mean "Should we improve on Bruno eventually?" should turn into "immediately" if you aren't going to build the entire side around what he does well. That's my entire point. Shoehorning him in as an "attacking 8" or anything other than a free roaming 10 with full license is completely pointless and only hurting the side. So unless we want to paper over cracks by sticking him back in the 10, going to a double pivot and ditching any sort of high pressing structure/plan, he needs to be sold while he still has relative value.Is the ceiling of a team built around Bruno higher than whatever we are seeing from this current team? Yes. So if you actually read what I’ve posted you’d see I said in the immediacy Bruno wasn’t the issue to tackle but something he would eventually need to change.
Right now we have an inefficient Bruno & a disjointed team.
We are nowhere near operating at the highest level, we’re struggling to even compete at being competent. Should we improve on Bruno eventually? See previous posts.
What did he do in the first half of that season & the months after he signed?
I’ve already conceded we eventually need to move on from Bruno but honestly. . .
As my initial post stated, Bruno in the 10 comes with its issues. I just don’t think it was the issue that needed addressing before others.
As you say to be useful Bruno needs to be a goal threat so either we utilise a tactic that makes him one or making him captain/near undroppable isn’t a good look for EtH either.
For a period he thrived in front of McFred but the tactic of sit back & counter was undone, the point wasn’t about McFred in particular though more so Bruno as a 10 Having shown what he is capable of.
That's not speaking objectively at allAll 3 are mediocre at their best. Objectively speaking bottom half is more their level and Mainoo is probably a championship level
Bit of a tangent but I think the 10 is a dead position now anyway.Bruno had been crap this season.. undoubtedly.
But….
how many game has he played in his position (lone Number 10) this season?
genuine question.
because I can barely remember a single game.
my point is…. It’s the only position he has ever been consistently good in for united…Bit of a tangent but I think the 10 is a dead position now anyway.
Yeah has a real lack of game intelligence and gives the ball away far too often trying hollywood balls instead of keeping it simpleNot true. Dalot was high up the pitch and Bruno tried a Hollywood pass that was never on which got cut out. Bruno could just keep possession but he can't. Then Dalot is out of position, Bruno covers but then McTominay can't be arsed to track Silva and hey presto game over.
Happens all too often. He doesn't have much game intelligence and again plays risk football and against top opposition you get punished.