Hull City's Alex Bruce: 'I'll be scrutinised, but my only focus is on playing well'

“l bet most of you on this site hardly ever go too see the tigers if you did know Bruce jr. fayed and McShane have been outstanding in a city shirt, Bruce play well last few frendlies and Fayed was cultered and polished ,both were comfortable on the ball...not so Mr P...Also feel technicaly Bruce senior needs to be fitter and may not be our chosen one...”

“Alan I can't disagree with any of what you said given its a fait accompli. The only thing that made me wince was the term "one of our own." Goven the recent history that could well mean curtains for the lad!"”

“when fit, the order would be:

1, Chester 2, Hobbs 3, Faye 4, Cooper 5, Bruce

Bradley one year loan to Aldershot

which begs the question, will SB give Cooper a fair crack if and when the opportunity arises? I could see Coops playing cup games and getting ****ed off with limited opps, thus moving on and us losing a talented player.”

“Not being negative ..

Just my opinion that's all.

I really hope it works out great for junior.

Because we all know how quick a section of fans can turn
On anyone at the KC at the drop of a hat..

It's NOT something I do...But some do..

I would hate the manager or the team getting stick
But at City it happens far to often...

fingers crossed everything go's well for all the
Players ...”

“SOWTS has the right take - give the lad a chance when he is asked to play. He has Championship experience (should stand him in good stead ahead of less experienced possible fill-ins, which is exactly what his role will be - a fill-in) and wanted to be here....

The owners have brought in a more seasoned manager than NB, he in turn has obtained long-term keeper talent, a couple of forwards to complement existing goalscoring talent and cover for the defence. Not sure what else we as fans could realistically ask for.

The signings may not be finished, so let's give the group time to show us what they've got. This year will be tough as the teams that came down from the Premier League may be a handful as well as Leicester, Blackpool and Brighton. The playoffs at the end of the season for the Tigers would be a good achievement stood here at the beginning of August.

See you all at the Bolton game !!”

“Sowts .

I think junior is a bum signing.

BUT no way does it mean he won't get 100%
Support from me.

The signing has split supporters opinion.

Here's hoping he can do a decent job or those who
Do boo will soon voice that opinion which is a shame

I believe Steve Bruce has given some fans a stick
To beat him with .”

“It does confuse me that the lad (and his contract) is getting so much criticism. The fact that we have retained our young talent and that we look to loan some out, would indicate that he is initially cover, with a view to earning a regular start by effort and performance – exactly the same as any other squad member. We have good experienced cover for what was just about the best defence in the league, so what is the problem? I cannot think of many 27yr old footballers who would accept a weekly or monthly contract and I cannot think of any manager who would consider offering one as it makes no sense. If we had lost an established player and he were a one-for-one replacement then I would have been a little concerned, but he isn't – not so far! Let's all get behind the lad; he's one of ours now. UTT.”

“I will only judge AB on how he performs for Hull City, there have been many instances where a player has played poorly for one club only to excel at another or vice versa. However, I do believe that at the start of the season first choice will be Chester and Faye, AB has been brought in as cover not forgetting that Faye is now 34 and Hobbs is out until at least December.

It will be interesting to see what happens when Hobbs is fit, if Chester and Faye work out he may have a battle on his hands getting back in the side.

I think SB has made some great signings so far especially keen to see how Aluko gets on and by keeping Koren he has proved that not only can he draw players to our great club but can also hang on to them when the going gets tough.

I am fully behind SB and the Allams for what they have achieved so far, there is a good feeling about Hull City this season and I can't wait for kick off against Brighton!

UTT!!”

“despite what some may say, their comments about the signing really does mean that they will not be supporting this guy 100%, they will be waiting for him to have a ****** or even just make a costly mistake, which all defenders do at some stage, to say, " I told you so"

He can play anywhere across the back 4 so will provide good cover. Just give him the same chance as any of the others that you have never seen play!”

“Gazamund, sadly you have a very valid point! Especially re PMc, never understood abuse to your own! We can hope the fans support ALL players ALL the time...!”