Unbelievable

Am i reading this wrong or does that mean we're about to offer the job to someone? I was typing along with the interview, so may have not got that literally - he just implied that the result tonight more or less sealed his fate basically.

I really don't think he does, well insofar that he has fallen hook line and sinker for Pardew's fallacy that qualifying for the EL or giving the cup(s) a good go automatically leads to lower league table positions. I would argue that a good manager would be able to handle a team being in multiple competitions. Yes, this may require a bit more squad depth, but then higher league positions as you say help generate more income and being a better side would allow us to attract a higher calibre of player (with possibly more upside still), so it all evens out. Where it would make a huge difference to Ashley is in the exposure SD would get if we were even remotely close to our potential, and the difference in the value of the club should he decide to sell up at some stage.

He's the cheap option he's got every chance at an Ashley NUFC Losing £1.2million per place ain't cheap though. It's a shame Mike Ashley doesn't seem to realise that a good manager makes a huge difference, in terms of results and financially.

Yep

To ensure he does it?

Dominated possession, did not create. 15 shots, only 3 on target. Worked all week on dealing with Pelle and runners behind us. Should have had a pen for Fonte handball. Made a difference to someone's livelihood Didn't roll over. Didn't get the breaks. Crowd/atmosphere: everybody sitting and waiting. Decision will be made after the result tonight. "They" have been working hard behind the scenes. Still feels he can do it (the job). Played good sides and played well. Needed more ambition in the final third. Doesn't know if he knows his future when he boards the plane tomorrow. Has to consider if they offer him the job until the end of the season with another man coming in. All in all seems resigned that he has blown his chance

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Carver until the end of the season: 7 Garde appointed sharpish: 1

Post what he says please, I'm not watching.

Buffoon coming up on SS1 shortly.

Get the fuck out of our club you clueless wanker

Yup, it's the Ashley way

Get the fuck out of our club you clueless wanker

What is Colo thinking (twice FFS) coming so far forward to challenge Pelle in the air.

All of the pairings are s***. That's what happens when you don't spend money. Fair enough, but there have been people saying they should play together. Will take us down.

Not a peep from the fans, that's maybe the worst about this whole thing. Make it clear we will not accept this buffoon in charge FFS

Colo and Dummett are a shit centre back pairing like.

They'll give it to Carver after the game, and he'll take us down. No doubt about it.

Oh Dummass

Great cross Haidara

FFS

Oh Yoan

Decent start to the half. Howay the lads!

Oh wow Ayoze, so close.

Good finish Gouffran