First Wizard 0 Posted February 4, 2009 I never wanted Bryan Gunn as manager, few of us did, but boy, is he ticking a few boxes now.Example:Jamie comes off the pitch at Wolves, head bowed and dejected, what does Gunn do? turn his back a la Roeder? does he heck, he puts a consoling arm around the player and has a quite word of support.That''ll do for me, he actually cares about the players.I''m sorry Gunny, I was very wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryJames 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Fair play for coming out and admitting your wrong :)I too doubted Gunn, but so far he''s done a superb job. Last night was as good as the 5-2 simply.Hope he can keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="1st Wizard"]I never wanted Bryan Gunn as manager, few of us did, but boy, is he ticking a few boxes now.Example:Jamie comes off the pitch at Wolves, head bowed and dejected, what does Gunn do? turn his back a la Roeder? does he heck, he puts a consoling arm around the player and has a quite word of support.That''ll do for me, he actually cares about the players.I''m sorry Gunny, I was very wrong.[/quote] too early for apologies! wait untill the end of the season! i still reckon gunn isnt the man for the job despite his encouraging start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky knight 0 Posted February 4, 2009 I am a Gunn sceptic but i am pleased with the way he has started especially last nights result and performance, there is a long way to go, i still think the board have pulled a flanker but i am a;lways prepared to be proven wrong and hope Gunny is a great success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted February 4, 2009 I''m with you on this one Wiz. It''s the whole ''feel-good'' vibe there seems to be at the club now. After last night, Gunn spoke of how proud he was of his players, and what a good result it was. Roeder would have given his usual speech about ''2-points'' dropped, ''should have won the game'', ''missed chances'', ''sloppy goals'' etc etc.....I''ll admit, I wasn''t overjoyed at the new team, but it seems that passion more than makes up for experience! Long may it continue! [Y]OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mook 0 Posted February 4, 2009 It''s started well.But it''s only the start... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="ricky knight"]I am a Gunn sceptic but i am pleased with the way he has started especially last nights result and performance, there is a long way to go, i still think the board have pulled a flanker but i am a;lways prepared to be proven wrong and hope Gunny is a great success.[/quote]The board is a seperate issue with me Ricky, and yes, I still don''t like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="1st Wizard"]I never wanted Bryan Gunn as manager, few of us did, but boy, is he ticking a few boxes now.Example:Jamie comes off the pitch at Wolves, head bowed and dejected, what does Gunn do? turn his back a la Roeder? does he heck, he puts a consoling arm around the player and has a quite word of support.That''ll do for me, he actually cares about the players.I''m sorry Gunny, I was very wrong.[/quote] Roeder started off putting his arm around Jamie, but after a while gave up. Gunn will eventually do the same IMO, although I really do hope that Jamie can find his confidence . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted February 4, 2009 It seems that the difference between Gunns'' squad and Roeders is that the players aren''t scared to deviate from the program given to them by the management. Over-management of the players did for Grant previously, and I guess it did for Roeder too - the players just seemed to give up trying to do what they was asked of them in the end. When we beat Barnsley 4-0, Gunn seemed to say them "go out and play your game". Now that they''ve taken an away point at Wolves, they''ve proven that if they play without fear, then they have no-one to fear in this league.I''m sure we all hope that our current form continues, and if it does, that Gunn and team are given the job for next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzo 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Did you really think it would have been any different though? The team needed motivating in the right way - and he was, sorry is, ideal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="Gonzo"]Did you really think it would have been any different though? The team needed motivating in the right way - and he was, sorry is, ideal.[/quote]Er, well yes actually. I think this was a big risk, didn''t everybody before Barnsley ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzo 0 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="blahblahblah"][quote user="Gonzo"]Did you really think it would have been any different though? The team needed motivating in the right way - and he was, sorry is, ideal.[/quote]Er, well yes actually. I think this was a big risk, didn''t everybody before Barnsley ?[/quote] Sorry I meant Gunns attitude to the players, should have been more specfic. I never had Gunn down as a possible manager for us until he stepped up for the Barnsley game. Since then however I would say that I''ve been 100% behind the guy (and thats not all down to one hell of a celebration after Barnsley). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik the Viking 0 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="1st Wizard"]I never wanted Bryan Gunn as manager, few of us did, but boy, is he ticking a few boxes now.Example:Jamie comes off the pitch at Wolves, head bowed and dejected, what does Gunn do? turn his back a la Roeder? does he heck, he puts a consoling arm around the player and has a quite word of support.That''ll do for me, he actually cares about the players.I''m sorry Gunny, I was very wrong.[/quote]A promising start but early, early days!A very good result last night, but we must remember that the other three games were against three of the worst sides in the division. Grant & Roeder also started well in their managerial careers here and looked what happened there?!Good for us all to be optimistic once again although there is a massive job still to be completed, and is Gunn the man to lead us forward once again? - only time will tell......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Submarine 0 Posted February 4, 2009 [quote user="1st Wizard"]I never wanted Bryan Gunn as manager, few of us did, but boy, is he ticking a few boxes now.Example:Jamie comes off the pitch at Wolves, head bowed and dejected, what does Gunn do? turn his back a la Roeder? does he heck, he puts a consoling arm around the player and has a quite word of support.That''ll do for me, he actually cares about the players.I''m sorry Gunny, I was very wrong.[/quote]Fair play for coming out and apologising 1st wizard. I felt a little under whelmed when Gunny was appointed, but I think (so far) he’s just what we need to inject a bit of passion into the team. I suppose a lot of fans were not too impressed with the Stringer or Walker appointment back in the day, and they proved a lot of people wrong ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 1,014 Posted February 4, 2009 I never wanted Bryan Gunn as manager, few of us did, but boy, is he ticking a few boxes now.Example:Jamie comes off the pitch at Wolves, head bowed and dejected, what does Gunn do? turn his back a la Roeder? does he heck, he puts a consoling arm around the player and has a quite word of support, saying my granny could have put them two in, you plum.That''ll do for me, he actually cares about the players.I''m sorry Gunny, I was very wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted February 4, 2009 it has started well...long may it continue...bryan gunn bryan gunn bryan bryan gunn he,s got no hair but we dont care bryan bryan gunn...OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary02 III 0 Posted February 4, 2009 He''s not a Mourinho or Ferguson style tactical genius, but then neither was Brian Clough and he did alright. If Gunny can keep smiling and be relaxed the Cult of Personality can go a long way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyou? 0 Posted February 4, 2009 I get the impression that Gunny is taking his management style from Mike Walker. Quiet but passionate about winning, motivational and astute.When Walker and Deehan worked together it was like a dream team partnership, let''s hope Butterworth and Crooky with Gunn is the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
