During his press conference today, Steve Bruce covered a wide range of topics. One that has come up again is the Jetro Willems introduction into the match for Jonjo Shelvey.
Craig Hope wrote a column after the game about the chaotic few minutes following this substitution. He also linked this confusion to the mistake for Arsenal’s deciding goal. It was a well-articulated piece but caused a bit of a storm.
The buck stops with Steve Bruce after clumsy introduction of Jetro Willems (who did not know where he was playing) disrupts NUFC rhythm before ragged final half hour https://t.co/vs1zHUuJ4q
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) August 11, 2019
This article led to an angry response from Steve Bruce’s son Alex on Twitter. Alex Bruce later deleted those tweets.
This is how Steve Bruce explained what happened with that substitution.
“I put Jetro on in midfield where he played for Frankfurt. Then I thought it was unfair. Then I switched him quickly. We made a mistake.”
We think a lot has been made of this situation, and like a lot of other issues at Newcastle, it is time to move on. If you rewatch the game, Willems was settled in at left wing-back when he failed to move towards Paul Dummett’s risky pass. Whether his stint in midfield had anything to do with his mistake is anyone’s guess.
It’s time to move forward to Norwich City now and put the Arsenal game in the rearview mirror. We hope to see some improvement at Carrow Road in a significant match for Newcastle.
54 comments so far
Prestonmag66
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Comment #41Hi Bill, don’t know if you saw my response the other day but I am in Preston, hate the place mind (:
toon22
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:14 PM
Comment #42Jib
Aug 16, 2019 at 11:40 AM
Comment #26
toon22
Hiya JIB
Sept 11th
You going to fly a plane into Shirebrook ?
fingers crossed
JIB
Youve said some horrible things in your time but this is definitely the worst yet
I was meaning the impending loss of an auditor,something you are very well aware of
Jib
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Comment #43frog22 you shouldn’t be so cryptic
then people would understand you
Mad Frog Boom 22
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Comment #44One game away from crisis…we re in deep trouble 50%/50% all pray now!
Toonces
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Comment #45Why not put him on to play where you had him play in training as opposed to relying on where he played for Frankfurt?
If he hadn’t trained enough then why have him in the squad while leaving out Ki?
“I put Jetro on in midfield where he played for Frankfurt. Then I thought it was unfair. Then I switched him quickly. We made a mistake.”
Mike Ashleys Lovechild
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:26 PM
Comment #46There’s some horrible insults on here of late,Wishing death upon people Christ on a bike i think some individuals on here need to get a life and a grip on reality
Our Toon
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:35 PM
Comment #47Sounds more to me that bruce is trying to take the blame for the arsenal goal rather than fans directing it to Jetro as a mistake. In fact it’s clear to see and actually good man management to help the lad settle here
Jib
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Comment #48Very interesting
Mike Ashleys Lovechild
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:26 PM
Comment #46
There’s some horrible insults on here of late,Wishing death upon people Christ on a bike i think some individuals on here need to get a life and a grip on reality
Wayayman
Jun 30, 2019 at 9:31 PM
Comment #12
Christ on a bike.
WWSBRD
Jun 28, 2015 at 12:07 AM
Comment #26
Alan Oliver obviously didnt watch last season did he? Christ on a bike
Mike Ashleys Lovechild
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Comment #49Hows that interesting like Jib ?? cos 3 of us said Christ on a bike lol you’re one to talk with your many alias
Mike Ashleys Lovechild
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Comment #50At least i haven’t wished death on people, get a grip mate !!
Mindshaft
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Comment #51Lovechild – don’t think anyone takes or gives the insults on here seriously – unless you count baloney … It’s mostly just a bit of craic and piss take
Mike Ashleys Lovechild
Aug 16, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Comment #52Mindshaft it’s not the point wishing death upon people in my book is not a bit of craic or a piss take
Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Comment #53Dummet, Willems, Lascelles and Scharr take the blame for the goal. Bruce, Clemence and Agnew take the blame for the worst bench, subs and tactical response to going a goal down I’ve ever seen in my entire life at this level. Pants!
TomaKaThor
Aug 16, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Comment #54That picture isnt flattering, maybe he just has a very wide kneck, yes he made a mistake perhaps, but wasnt a great pass and we wouldnt be making a massive deal if we didnt concede, Schar gave the ball away countless times and on one or two occasions in a very dangerous area.
I personally hope to see Willems eventually take the lwb spot from Ritchie, i also hope Saint Max begins to start, preferably having 3 up top and sacrficing one of the Cm 3, its a tough choice but got to keep Hayden for his df work, i personally would give Shelvey the nod over Longstaff for a while to see if he can produce the goods.