Thanks so much Bruno...

[Machiavelli]

Ha. Was going to bounce this thread myself, but thanks for saving me the effort. Just to recap for all those that can only deal in binaries, before this post, I've made two comments on this thread which include the following points:
-- Bruno is one of my favourite players
-- I've started other threads in the past indicating as much
-- Bruno is my PotS so far, although Kayal and Stockdale are extremely close
-- I only advocated the possibility of dropping Bruno, once Bong is fit (and he's more likely to be 'match-fit' after last night's outing)
-- I was advocating dropping Bruno for Rosenior (whose name I now know how to spell -- hopefully -- courtesy of this thread ) only in certain games

That said, he was in his delicious pomp last night, so much that I withdraw my suggestion certainly for the MK Dons and Burnley games. I still think that it might be worth doing it for certain other fixtures, but would be delighted and probably not surprised if in the meantime Bruno demonstrates that I AM PROFOUNDLY WRONG with this suggestion.

 

[pb21]

I withdraw my suggestion certainly for the MK Dons and Burnley games. I still think that it might be worth doing it for certain other fixtures

Still think it might be worth dropping Bruno?!

 

[Bold Seagull]

Ha. Was going to bounce this thread myself, but thanks for saving me the effort. Just to recap for all those that can only deal in binaries, before this post, I've made two comments on this thread which include the following points:
-- Bruno is one of my favourite players
-- I've started other threads in the past indicating as much
-- Bruno is my PotS so far, although Kayal and Stockdale are extremely close
-- I only advocated the possibility of dropping Bruno, once Bong is fit (and he's more likely to be 'match-fit' after last night's outing)
-- I was advocating dropping Bruno for Rosenior (whose name I now know how to spell -- hopefully -- courtesy of this thread ) only in certain games

That said, he was in his delicious pomp last night, so much that I withdraw my suggestion certainly for the MK Dons and Burnley games. I still think that it might be worth doing it for certain other fixtures, but would be delighted and probably not surprised if in the meantime Bruno demonstrates that I AM PROFOUNDLY WRONG with this suggestion.

Well done for putting your hand up sir and accepting you may have called it wrong.

Bruno was worth the admission price on his own last night. Even when he slipped over, he appeared to be able to manage a Cruyff turn on his way down, and flick a decent pass while lying on his side. He defined FLAIR last night. Superb.

 

[Machiavelli]

That's right drop LR who is at the top of his game

Spot on. But the problem is that three don't go into two,* which was why I started this thread. We're now in the position where we've got three fantastic full-backs (not to mention our strength in depth in central defence and goalkeepers), and that means that CH is going to have to leave one out -- which one, is the question. Of all descriptions, CH seems to be closer to a pragmatist, and this means that he'll use a variety of criteria to make his decisions.

* The three could start, but not at full-back. I think we'll see this for certain games (Burnley and Boro, maybe Derby, even B'ham), probably with Rosenior playing right midfield/wing.

 

[Triggaaar]

Ha. Was going to bounce this thread myself

Yeah right, you probably sent a PM to Bozza asking him to delete it

Just to recap for all those that can only deal in binaries, before this post, I've made two comments on this thread which include the following points:
-- Bruno is one of my favourite players
-- I've started other threads in the past indicating as much
-- Bruno is my PotS so far, although Kayal and Stockdale are extremely close

No need to recap, I read your OP and I'm aware you said you like Bruno.

-- I only advocated the possibility of dropping Bruno, once Bong is fit (and he's more likely to be 'match-fit' after last night's outing)
-- I was advocating dropping Bruno for Rosenior (whose name I now know how to spell -- hopefully -- courtesy of this thread ) only in certain games

And that's still madness! Bruno's been with us for 4 years now, and despite his age he's actually improved, he's not as prone to giving away a penalty or being left behind.

Rosenior has been absolutely fantastic for us, no doubt. He's not a 'jack of all trades, master of none', he's a master of all trades. That doesn't mean I think he should have to sit on the bench as a utility player, he'll get plenty of game time. But it's working with Bruno, so as someone said above, if it's ain't broke, don't fix it.

I'd only consider resting Bruno if he's knackered, otherwise his position is safe.

 

[Machiavelli]

Yeah right, you probably sent a PM to Bozza asking him to delete it

No need to recap, I read your OP and I'm aware you said you like Bruno.

And that's still madness! Bruno's been with us for 4 years now, and despite his age he's actually improved, he's not as prone to giving away a penalty or being left behind.

Rosenior has been absolutely fantastic for us, no doubt. He's not a 'jack of all trades, master of none', he's a master of all trades. That doesn't mean I think he should have to sit on the bench as a utility player, he'll get plenty of game time. But it's working with Bruno, so as someone said above, if it's ain't broke, don't fix it.

I'd only consider resting Bruno if he's knackered, otherwise his position is safe.

There's so much I agree with in this post that I'll override your accusation of madness ...

... on which, about that bet.

 

[Triggaaar]

... on which, about that bet.

Yep, you really should have gone for it when you had the chance, you'd have been quids in.

 

[Machiavelli]

Yep, you really should have gone for it when you had the chance, you'd have been quids in.

You're bouncing madness/indecisiveness back in my face -- you're crafty.

 

[TSB]

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?335483-Bruno

Lolz.