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Hmmm, I'm hoping that Pardew is going to confront Ashley/Llambias like but that's not going to happen. Let's face it, this is probably the best job he's ever had as a manager and he won't do anything to jeopardise his position......

Like some people have said, he's done alright football-wise. Everything else he has a lot to answer for, ie. essentially being Ashley/Llambias' yes man and his constant empty promises.

Who else would work under Ashley/Llambias?

Obertan needs a run of games to get his confidence up. Simples.

Unless said day is also the day Ashley sells up and Llambias joins the dole queue, then that's a f***ing laughable statement. Who else are we going to get, with Ashley in charge, who is any better than Pardew? I know you hate the bloke, and he does say the absolute wrong things re: promises on transfers, but could we really get anyone else in who's better at the day to day coaching of the players and a better tactician on matchday? The answer to that for me, is sadly not. This. Pardew, thus far has done a steady job in terms of performances on the pitch and as far as im concerned we wont get someone who can do a better job with regards to that. If Pardew went, we'd be up s*** creek, we'd end up with someone who not only lies and talks arse, but is an abomination of a football manager, i.e Joe Kinnear. This (and Pilko's post) sums it up perfectly. We would be in the absolute s*** if Pardew goes.

All of the above tbh.

That would be madness! Can't see him taking it tbh. He loves the limelight. It's perfect for him. Shitloads of money to throw at it, he'd fancy himself to upset the English, Italian & Spanish clubs. The timing is just about right too for Mourinho (judging from his track record of changing clubs every 2/3 seasons or so).

Aye, I'd go with this.

Like i said, i'd know roughly where i fitted in and what my value was. You're always going to ask for more than your're worth anyway, again that goes for any line of work. As a player you'll know how much the club rate you, and crucially how much they need you, so why pay somebody to negotiate for you? If the agent is capable of getting an extra 20% it's because the club, for whatever reason, are willing to pay it. So yeah, i'd just aim high and haggle. But like somebody else has said, most footballer are f***ing retards. Quoted for the truth.

I'm looking forward to what he has to say about yesterday.... Not expecting anything any time soon tbh.

This is so I reckon.

Canny.

Aye, for once Edwards is talking sense!

I think we all do. At least he talked to the fans....

This is coming from somebody who thought Ranger did have some raw attributes. But seriously, on reflection, Sammy showed more skill in those minutes against Scunthorpe than Ranger did in his endless chances. He actually struck a football cleanly that went into the net, too. Exact same feelings here. I was willing to give Ranger another chance because he did show a few glimpses of raw talent last season but it looks as if his attitude is still as s*** as ever. The stories from Beardsley/Nolan didn't particularly show Nile in a good light either. Best for both parties if Ranger moves on. It's a shame tbh.

Great tip. Never realised you could do that

Today is 10 years to the day when England beat Germany 5-1 in Munich. Such great times..... http://www.livesoccertv.com/images/articles/england-deutschland-5-1.jpg

Only an Emergency Loan I think.