[Albion] Bruno to retire

[AmexRuislip]

A great servant for the club, community and a fan favourite who willed be missed.
Always a legend I'm my eyes

 

[jabba]

Any hope that he stays on in some role?

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

One of our very best.

I will never forget a Sheffield Wednesday evening game in his first season with us. He was magnificent, skill and technique I had hardly ever witnessed from an Albion player before.

 

[dolphins]

Absolute legend...as Mata clearly also thinks about his chum, as this picture from the manchestereveningnews.co.uk website shows:

 

[LowKarate]

Saludar el Capitán!

 

[theboybilly]

All those years and nobody thought to buy him tie-ups Gracias Bruno

 

[Stat Brother]

Absolute legend...as Mata clearly also thinks about his chum, as this picture from the manchestereveningnews.co.uk website shows:
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I guess that transfer now isn't happening!

 

[Razzoo]

Farewell and thanks to an Albion great.

 

[Mo Gosfield]

If any footballer wants to prolong their career, study this man and his lifestyle. Object lesson in looking after yourself and managing your body. Remarkable man and the embodiment of the word ' legend ' Nothing lasts forever but this genuinely does feel like the end of an era. If he plays, it will be his 585th game of professional football and 225th in the blue and white stripes.
Farewell Bruno Saltor Grau, our trusted friend and hero and thanks for helping this club to where it is today. Excuse us our heavy hearts and misty eyes on Sunday but blokes like you don't come around very often and you will be sorely missed.

 

[jimhigham]

I honestly don't think I have ever felt quite so saddened at a player's retirement.

The word legend has been bandied about with... er... abandon but how else to describe him? Bruno is one of those players we'll still be getting misty eyed over, decades from now in our frail dotage.

Absolutely gutted I can't be there on Sunday. I'm sure he'll be in safe hands though and will receive an epic send off.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Sad I am missing the send off

Excellent servant and class person all round

 

[Bwian]

It's quite unusual for an Albion player to retire whilst still at the club isn't it?

Maybe we should adopt other clubs and sports retiring of shirt numbers-starting Sunday?


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[Pickles]

Haven't read through the thread, but I was reliably told by someone on the coaching staff two years ago, that Bruno is regarded as the best technically gifted player at the club.

This news has saddened me and I liken it to the day when Liam Brady left us.

 

[Mental Lental]

Now we really need to deliver the scousers that title. We don't want those sky blue twats ruining our bye bye Bruno party!!!!!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Any hope that he stays on in some role?

Yes, he is in talks with the club.

 

[Seasidesage]

A good decision for him and the club but he will be sorely missed, undoubtedly the best RB we have ever had and a great man to boot. Goodbye Bruno I for one shall be emotional on Sunday.

 

[Icy Gull]

He WILL be playing on Sunday won’t he?

 

[golddene]

Noooooooooo.

End of an era sadly!

 

[Pavilionaire]

One of the most important signings the club has ever made.

I remember watching Bruno doing an end of season lap of honour 3 years ago - aged 35 - thinking what a shame it was he'd probably never get to play in the Prem with the Albion. It's incredible to think he's now played 2 seasons in the top flight and done himself proud.

The guy is an absolute legend, and he bows out at the top.

 

[Wardy's twin]

One of the most important signings the club has ever made.

I remember watching Bruno doing an end of season lap of honour 3 years ago - aged 35 - thinking what a shame it was he'd probably never get to play in the Prem with the Albion. It's incredible to think he's now played 2 seasons in the top flight and done himself proud.

The guy is an absolute legend, and he bows out at the top.

This , he has been written off twice but still delivers. Really think the club need to think this through and review depending who they get in.