Steve Bruce

[sten_super]

Wigan fans must be feeling worried now, particularly as they're apparently set to offer Roberto Martinez of Swansea the gig. This is great news for the likes of Hull, Wolves, Birmingham and Burnley.

Martinez has no Prem experience as a manager OR player, English isn't his first language, and if he was all that he's cracked up to be surely it would be him with Swansea, and not Owen Coyle's Burnley, in the Prem next season?

I think that's a bit harsh on Martinez. Okay he doesn't have experience at this level. But he's been in this country for 8 years and speaks English to a very good level (probably better than a lot of natives!). I also think you have to bear in mind that last season was Swansea's first in the Championship, and only his second in charge of the club. They finished above the other two promoted teams, and above some pretty large clubs (QPR, Sheff Wed, Palace, Derby, Forest).

Time will tell whether he's all he's made out to be.

 

[Mellotron]

Surely he is an alcoholic? With a face like that?

Nope, centre half with about 6 nose breaks in his career.

 

[DJ Leon]

Wigan fans must be feeling worried now, particularly as they're apparently set to offer Roberto Martinez of Swansea the gig. This is great news for the likes of Hull, Wolves, Birmingham and Burnley.

Martinez has no Prem experience as a manager OR player, English isn't his first language, and if he was all that he's cracked up to be surely it would be him with Swansea, and not Owen Coyle's Burnley, in the Prem next season?

I think he's done a good job and is worthy of a shot at the Premiership.

Oh, and regards English not being his first langauge - have you heard him speak? He speaks better English than most English managers.

 

[The Ringleader]

good luck to the black cats, i have a bit of a soft spot for them

 

[withdeanwombat]

........ but can he do it at a big club?

No.We have Mr Slade.

 

[little al]

He's a wanker of the highest order.