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Bruno
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BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
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why even the thread, He has been very good this season.
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Essentially, I think that as a defender, he's absolutely wretched but has looked very good as a midfielder so feel his switch to defence has weakened our team slightly. So I'm interested in getting the opinions of other fans which, I believe is the point of a forum, no?
thedonkeycentrehalf
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- Jul 7, 2003
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He may have been good in midfield this season but not when playing as a right back.
He can be great going forward but is a liability in defence. He doesn't chase back when we lose possession. For their first goal today he was the best part of 40 yards from our goal, strolling back rather than going back to help his teammates. In the second half there was once occasion where Charlton broke away. Greer was making a real effort to sprint back into position but Bruno just stood there watching having a gentle jog back to the half way line.
He can be great going forward but is a liability in defence. He doesn't chase back when we lose possession. For their first goal today he was the best part of 40 yards from our goal, strolling back rather than going back to help his teammates. In the second half there was once occasion where Charlton broke away. Greer was making a real effort to sprint back into position but Bruno just stood there watching having a gentle jog back to the half way line.
Oh you need serious help my friend
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Barrel of Fun
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MR LIABILITY. Doesn't track back, can't tackle, stands far too far off players hands behind back leg dangling out. Free cross to any one attacking down our right side. Can't cross, can't shoot.
Calderon is sooooo much better. More assists more goals better defender. Anyone who has any concrete evidence to the contrary please post. You won't find any.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Thanks to a comment from Edna a week or so ago, all I can see is him mincing 
In the spirit of the thread, great footballer, dreadful defender
In the spirit of the thread, great footballer, dreadful defender
You are joking me, right?
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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Nope, I am a big Bruno fan.
OK then please tell me was good about him? Honestly as right back I'm baffled. Today he offered first half one cross behind everyone, he passed backwards or side ways, he failed, no could not be f**ked to track back when they scored. Second half his attempted crosses hit the first defender, he never bothered to track back. All of this pretty systematic of his average game when playing in that position. Calderon has time and time again been pivotal in changing the game in our favour Bruno just doesn't. The stats do not lie.
Really really don't like him football wise. Shows very occasional flashes of brilliance but just count up the number of times our players pass to the opposition and he will be top of the list by a mile. Doesn't show the same do or die commitment that we have come to admire in favourite players like Adam El Abd, Danny Cullip or even Andy Whing. Marcos Painter may not have had the same level of ability but he certainly put the effort in. And, of course, how could anyone in their right mind prefer him to Calde?! (That bit is said toungue in cheek and with humour - don't need a Saturday night lecture on how three successive managers have preferred him!)
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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All i've learned from this thread is that [MENTION=2928]PILTDOWN MAN[/MENTION] doesn't like Bruno. Though he does need to tell us several times.
nwgull
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Is the opinion of 3 successive managers concrete?
JamesAndTheGiantHead
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Part of me wishes he'd simplify his football. There have been moments of tekkers that have paid off, particularly during his first season, but I think he'd be a much better player if he just got the straight forward stuff right before trying clever little flicks and other shenanigans.