Wagner.

[PurpleCanary 5,562]

3 hours ago, Well b back said:

Please see my posts from the beginning. I am reporting what’s happening and multiple sources saying we are talking to Bruce. 
As another update Bruce is on the March, now as low as 8/1.

I was talking about Wagner rather than Bruce, but re Bruce is it multiple sources saying we are talking to Bruce or one report from Football Insider which is simply being repeated multiple times?

I haven't seen one report from a reputable journalist saying we are in talks. For example if Charlie Wyett, who seemed to be first with the news of Smith's sacking, was reporting it that would be significant. But all I can see at the moment is what usually happens. Namely that a non-reputable source makes an unevidenced claim and in the absence of any genuinely-sourced news it gets picked up and repeated ad infinitum to fill the vacuum.

[Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,220]

21 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said:

I was talking about Wagner rather than Bruce, but re Bruce is it multiple sources saying we are talking to Bruce or one report from Football Insider which is simply being repeated multiple times?

I haven't seen one report from a reputable journalist saying we are in talks. For example if Charlie Wyett, who seemed to be first with the news of Smith's sacking, was reporting it that would be significant. But all I can see at the moment is what usually happens. Namely that a non-reputable source makes an unevidenced claim and in the absence of any genuinely-sourced news it gets picked up and repeated ad infinitum to fill the vacuum.

…and every bookmaker who receives a bet on such a phantom rumour - of anyone who turns out not to get the job - makes a net profit…

…it could almost be symbiotic (what would Machiavelli say @Don J Demorr ?)

Parma 

[city4eva 210]

The market move for Bruce is a worry ,now at 5s with Wagner out to 2s. Parker back in to 6 from 10

[PurpleCanary 5,562]

48 minutes ago, Parma Ham's gone mouldy said:

…and every bookmaker who receives a bet on such a phantom rumour - of anyone who turns out not to get the job - makes a net profit…

…it could almost be symbiotic (what would Machiavelli say @Don J Demorr ?)

Parma 

Actually I can believe Bruce has tried to talk to us, only to be told that sadly Mr Webber is unable to take his call just at the moment...

[TeemuVanBasten 3,327]

I'd give Steve Bruce a managers job if I was a Sporting Director, but it would be in League One, the modern game at this level has passed him by.

[Captain Holt 522]

Sexy Bennett has basically just ****-pooed Bruce and Wagner.

[Christoph Stiepermann 1,138]

If it's Wagner I'll be pleased, similar likeable personality to Farke and can get the fans behind him, tactically his football is more about pressing than possession and I'd also be happy with that. If it's Martin or Robins I'll be disappointed and if it's Bruce I'll stop watching until we have a complete regime change.

Part of me wants another unknown manager from a foreign league with a promising if unproven record, that's riskier but would be much more exciting than all of the names linked

[TeemuVanBasten 3,327]

13 minutes ago, Captain Holt said:

Sexy Bennett has basically just ****-pooed Bruce and Wagner.

He's a proven fake though isn't he. Had a good run then got several things massively wrong.

[TeemuVanBasten 3,327]

1 hour ago, Parma Ham's gone mouldy said:

…and every bookmaker who receives a bet on such a phantom rumour - of anyone who turns out not to get the job - makes a net profit…

…it could almost be symbiotic (what would Machiavelli say @Don J Demorr ?)

Parma 

Yep, and most money gets dumped on the favourite, so they did extremely well out of Lampard not fancying us.

[Captain Holt 522]

1 minute ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

He's a proven fake though isn't he. Had a good run then got several things massively wrong.

It's a girl and she definitelybdoes have contacts whether they're right or wrong most of the time.

[repman 635]

At the minute, the only person who has any idea who the next manager will be is Webber and we all know that he isn't much for speaking to anyone in the press these days. Anything that is said right now is either completely made up or coming from the agents of potential candidates.

[It's Character Forming 1,161]

Feels to met that appointing Wagner would be like conceding sacking Farke was the wrong decision, while appointing Bruce would be like conceding that sacking Smith was the wrong decision 😂😂😂

[Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,220]

1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

Yep, and most money gets dumped on the favourite, so they did extremely well out of Lampard not fancying us.

…yes indeed….and who made ‘the favourite’…?….…🤩…a nice few PR-placed stories, creating a feeding frenzy, creating a favourite….that then doesn’t win…

…not absolutely dishonest…but….but….

Parma

[TeemuVanBasten 3,327]

9 minutes ago, Parma Ham's gone mouldy said:

…yes indeed….and who made ‘the favourite’…?….…🤩…a nice few PR-placed stories, creating a feeding frenzy, creating a favourite….that then doesn’t win…

…not absolutely dishonest…but….but….

Parma

I've always considered it a bit dodgy that a major broadcaster of sports rumours (Sky Sports News) shares a parent company and brand with one of the major sportsbooks (Sky Bet) which offers 'next manager' and 'next club' odds. Feels like a vested interest!

[Trevor Hockey's Beard 527]

I hear that the deal to sign Bruce is nearing completion - he just needs to check out the quality of our pies, and their availability. He is also asking for a "minimum number of scampi per portion" clause to be inserted.

[Grando 260]

5 minutes ago, Trevor Hockey's Beard said:

I hear that the deal to sign Bruce is nearing completion - he just needs to check out the quality of our pies, and their availability. He is also asking for a "minimum number of scampi per portion" clause to be inserted.

I don’t think we can afford Bruce’s pie and scampi bill…

[Don J Demorr 162]

4 hours ago, Parma Ham's gone mouldy said:

 (what would Machiavelli say @Don J Demorr ?)

Parma 

Well, me old Prosciutto di Parma ammuffito, my guess would be something like: -

"Presumi sempre l'incompetenza prima di cercare la cospirazione"

..but I could be wrong, it has happened.

Bets wishes (see what I did there?)

Don

 

 

Edited December 29, 2022 by Don J Demorr

[Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,220]

30 minutes ago, Don J Demorr said:

Well, me old Prosciutto di Parma ammuffito, my guess would be something like: -

"Presumi sempre l'incompetenza prima di cercare la cospirazione"

..but I could be wrong, it has happened.

Bets wishes (see what I did there?)

Don

 

 

I think ‘It is double the pleasure to deceive the deceiver’ might be more appropriate for ‘nostri amici’ at Skybet and their questionable antics…

…taking their money for the PUPS https://www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk/news/amazing-support-from-fan-groups/    is thoroughly pleasing non ci credi @nutty nigel?…🦮🦮

Parma 

[Don J Demorr 162]

Agreed, I missed that one.

Don

[Well b back 3,208]

Daily update, after a short break in movement Wagner is being backed again now 4/7 with everybody else ( Steve Bruce included ) well on the drift.

[lake district canary 4,531]

16 hours ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

I've always considered it a bit dodgy that a major broadcaster of sports rumours (Sky Sports News) shares a parent company and brand with one of the major sportsbooks (Sky Bet) which offers 'next manager' and 'next club' odds. Feels like a vested interest!

This ^^^

All designed to encourage people to bet and boost interest in betting and in the process line Sky's coffers.

Who bets on next managers anyway?  No-one with any sense - there are much more predictable things to bet on. 

 

 

[Channon’s Windmill 326]

16 hours ago, Grando said:

I don’t think we can afford Bruce’s pie and scampi bill…

Don’t be surprised, we managed to cater for Smith and Shakey.

[Well b back 3,208]

Liven up Lakey it’s a bit of fun. Don’t think there’s much you can gamble on with a bookmaker and make money. This thread is about what other people think, and in the case of Steve Bruce laughing, not who will definitely be the next Norwich manager. 

[lake district canary 4,531]

16 minutes ago, Well b back said:

Liven up Lakey it’s a bit of fun. Don’t think there’s much you can gamble on with a bookmaker and make money. This thread is about what other people think, and in the case of Steve Bruce laughing, not who will definitely be the next Norwich manager. 

Yeah, I know, I was just commenting on TVB's post, which struck a chord with me, a TV company that has a betting company, giving a lot of attention to betting.....

[ged in the onion bag 855]

I’d like someone with energy, ideas to complement and improve on what Farke started … but first I’d like the club to acknowledge the current ability and strength of this squad, accept it’s not ready for the EPL (that would be a disaster) and get us back on another journey!   

[Well b back 3,208]

Here’s some news from the betting front, Wagner now going back out 6/4 I can see, but the man on the move now is Russell Martin, went to 10’s this morning now 3/1.

[Midlands Yellow 3,986]

5 minutes ago, Well b back said:

Here’s some news from the betting front, Wagner now going back out 6/4 I can see, but the man on the move now is Russell Martin, went to 10’s this morning now 3/1.

That would be the thickest appointment Webber could make. 

[Well b back 3,208]

4 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

That would be the thickest appointment Webber could make. 

Wonder if there are rumours he will be sacked if they lose tonight ? As due to money they won’t sack him whilst there is a chance we are interested.

[TeemuVanBasten 3,327]

I know there are huge differences in the wage bill and playing budget between Swansea and Norwich, but they are doing no better than us (10 game form table)

Looks like Mark Fotheringham is actually doing better! 

 

Edited December 30, 2022 by TeemuVanBasten

[Midlands Yellow 3,986]

12 minutes ago, Well b back said:

Wonder if there are rumours he will be sacked if they lose tonight ? As due to money they won’t sack him whilst there is a chance we are interested.

He’s done absolutely nothing so far in his managerial career to warrant any interest here. The last time Norwich paid compensation was £2m to Birmingham to get ‘Cautious Chris’ We don’t like paying out unnecessarily and definitely shouldn’t regarding Martin.