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Don't see Everton appointing Laudrup personally.

The word 'quality' has lost all meaning in recent years too.

Only if you believe he's beyond hope and doesn't deserve a chance to turn it around. Of course he doesn't. It would be different if he set the team up to win but the players just weren't good enough and not getting results.

That Tottenham game.

Stability marra.

Thought it might be safe after Wigan's result . Wouldn't have dreamed of it otherwise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNbqF6YUTfs

Maybe I have more faith in the board than I should but I don't see how any of them could watch this season and think 'well if we change nothing then every thing will magically work out next season.' They may have done that last season but that was when things looked rosy and judging by the January transfer spree (which people said wouldn't happen as well) you'd hope they've learned their lesson.

Can you reconcile one with the other? As an example, buying Andy Carroll would suit the manager. We can't afford...or at least won't be willing to pay the required money to get him. I don't disagree, I think he'll go to West Ham. Don't think I'm arsed either. Was just answering the question. Then why would we keep Pardew if we can't get the players he'd want? Much easier to get a manager who suits the players we already have and I think Ashley will see it the same way. We keep getting told there's going to be an inquest at the end of the season. I assume that's more than just Pardew being questioned but if the overall gist is that Pardew can't work with the players he will have to go. Certainly the transfer policy won't change since the balance sheets look so pretty. As I said, Carroll was just an example. I'm sure there are other, cheaper target man strikers out there that we could go for instead. We won't pay up for British (and that includes Championship) or established Premier League players. In fact Llambias said we will return to the usual markets not too long ago.

Can you reconcile one with the other? As an example, buying Andy Carroll would suit the manager. We can't afford...or at least won't be willing to pay the required money to get him. I don't disagree, I think he'll go to West Ham. Don't think I'm arsed either. Was just answering the question. Then why would we keep Pardew if we can't get the players he'd want? Much easier to get a manager who suits the players we already have and I think Ashley will see it the same way. We keep getting told there's going to be an inquest at the end of the season. I assume that's more than just Pardew being questioned but if the overall gist is that Pardew can't work with the players he will have to go. Certainly the transfer policy won't change since the balance sheets look so pretty.

Can you reconcile one with the other? As an example, buying Andy Carroll would suit the manager. We can't afford...or at least won't be willing to pay the required money to get him.

I think that's a bit harsh tbh, we're all double-guessing the owner and my personal view is that he'll not accept this awful season for the sake of not looking stupid because of the long contract the manager's on. The 8 year contract seems just as flaky a justification as an instinct that the owner will be ruthless in this situation. As for no indication for him being sacked, there very often isn't much indication that a manager will be sacked before it happens. Absolutely. No-one knew Adkins would be sacked and no-one knew Fergie was retiring. Things just happen out of the blue. Pardew will be gone. There's a bad season then there's what's happened this season. It'll happen out of the blue, but you're confidently predicting it? It's not that out of the blue to be fair. He's been under pressure for a long time now.

I think that's a bit harsh tbh, we're all double-guessing the owner and my personal view is that he'll not accept this awful season for the sake of not looking stupid because of the long contract the manager's on. The 8 year contract seems just as flaky a justification as an instinct that the owner will be ruthless in this situation. As for no indication for him being sacked, there very often isn't much indication that a manager will be sacked before it happens. Absolutely. No-one knew Adkins would be sacked and no-one knew Fergie was retiring. Things just happen out of the blue. Pardew will be gone. There's a bad season then there's what's happened this season. but both times, research had been done and suitable replacements ready to step in within a week or so That has nothing to do with the original point. No-one outside the board rooms saw those decisions coming. They just happened.

What will be interesting is if we are safe whether the local media turn on Pardew. So far they seem to be holding back but mentioning fan unrest with Pardew in every article.

I think that's a bit harsh tbh, we're all double-guessing the owner and my personal view is that he'll not accept this awful season for the sake of not looking stupid because of the long contract the manager's on. The 8 year contract seems just as flaky a justification as an instinct that the owner will be ruthless in this situation. As for no indication for him being sacked, there very often isn't much indication that a manager will be sacked before it happens. Absolutely. No-one knew Adkins would be sacked and no-one knew Fergie was retiring. Things just happen out of the blue. Pardew will be gone. There's a bad season then there's what's happened this season.

Has a point. Lost Modric. Gained uber-Bale, Lloris etc. Destroyed Bobby's Top 5 team and finished 14th which was the original point. He's a hypocrite.

'There's 3 great strikers out there. Falcao, Lewandowski and that guy from Napoli' Seriously Souness...

Fuck you Souness. 'Villas-Boas inherited a team that finished 4th. If they don't finish in the top 4 it's like why sack Harry?' Yeah sounds familiar you fucking prick.

Must be great playing in front of these Chelsea fans. So supportive.

Practising for when he manages us next year.

BEEEEEW

Sad day when Supermac is talking sense.

Maybe we can finally get a win at Old Trafford now With a new manager obviously

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