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devo22 · 10-20-2021, 12:16 PM

I'll never understand why Newcastle fans have always put Benitez on a pedestal while pouring #### on Bruce. Benitez had 44 and 45 points with them, Bruce had 44 and 45 points them ... it makes no sense at all to hate on that one guy. Ashley was a terrible owner and Bruce did a good job there IMO. Before the Saudis came, they were a meh team that had to be happy with avoiding relegation - and Bruce delivered. They finished 12th and 13th with them. What else did they expect?

Bruce is, what he is ... an old-school coach who grinds out results. He certainly didn't deserve that level of animosity from that fanbase.

10-20-2021, 12:16 PM	#565
devo22 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria, NOT Australia Exp:	I'll never understand why Newcastle fans have always put Benitez on a pedestal while pouring #### on Bruce. Benitez had 44 and 45 points with them, Bruce had 44 and 45 points them ... it makes no sense at all to hate on that one guy. Ashley was a terrible owner and Bruce did a good job there IMO. Before the Saudis came, they were a meh team that had to be happy with avoiding relegation - and Bruce delivered. They finished 12th and 13th with them. What else did they expect? Bruce is, what he is ... an old-school coach who grinds out results. He certainly didn't deserve that level of animosity from that fanbase.