Gypsyblue

As a Fifty something, all of my memories of the bridge are from the 70s. Dont get over from Dublin much now. Last there in early 09. Couldnt believe the extent to which the ground had changed. Not only inside, but outside and around Fulham Broadway as well. It was already like going to a different ground, as there was verry little to relate to what it was like in 72/73. I used to live on Rylston Road, and sometimes used to get the tube one stop from Brompton Road just for the buzz of getting off with the fans and coming out onto Fulham Road. Probably a lot of guys my age can relate to this. In 2009 I found very little atmosphere around the ground even for a Wednesday night game under lights. At this stage all the great memories are locked inside the head, and sad to say I found the new Bridge a bit soul-less anyway especially compared to the buzz (different buzz in more ways than one) of the 70s which is gone forever. So I say lets move on a bit more if its whats best for the now.

Its generally accepted that when things are going well, sometimes the players dont even need a manager. BUT when things are,nt going well thats when the manager earns his salt. Inter and Blackburn were opportunities for us to see that. Because its to the bench that the players will always look for the bit of inspiration to pull the game around. Sadly when we needed it in the two games mentioned there was nothing forthcoming from the bench.Carlo looked at a total loss.His substitutions have been bizzare to say the least. How many times did we see Jose changing things after 20 minutes when it was obvious things were,nt going to plan.He always had a Plan B. I dont believe that Carlo is the man.Like Big Phill I dont think he has comes to terms with the sheer intensity of this league where there is no let-up or time to pause for breath. Of the people mentioned. To be honest I hadnt even considered Moyes who has done an incredible job with the resources at his pisposal. Hiddink back would be ideal. I really like the cut of Bilic though. This is a serious young manager. A real no nonsense approach, who, like Moyes would take no s**t from players.I think he has a little bit of that Jose brashness, which we have seriously been missing Just not sure what sort of relationship a Russian owner and a Croat might have.

Had to chose a name with both my teams in it. But its ok my other one is over here. I know its probably a rarity with most of you lads. A Dub who actually supports a Dublin team as well. 40 odd years a Blue though.