Dr Venkman

This is just trying to whip up the forum into a frenzy, based on no evidence whatsoever, that Ashely would even consider doing this. Lets face it, the only way he could profit from changing our name would be if he changed it to a bigger global name such as Man Utd or Arsenal, and lets face it that just isnt going to happen is it? wat

I would agree but you can't knock his performances this year. Okay, he looked a bit out of his depth at left back after a few months but in midfield he's disciplined enough to play on the RW, particularly in game where we're not instantly favourites. For example he was great against Man United. I don't think he was great against Man U. Infact I think he was probably our weakest performing player in that match. Even if he was the worst player on the pitch that night, it's hardly a black mark against his name Fair point, well taken. Still don't like the fact he's becoming not just a key player but a bit of cult hero amongst the fans. The bloke's one of the worst footballers in the league in terms of general play. .......and yet he's considerably more effective than Obertan

One of the most missed used words in the English language, its up there with definitely/definately, loose/lose, their/there and the old favourite here/hear. I admire your grammar warriorness, you go girl to be honest if someone makes a decent contribution to the debate I more than likely won't mention it.

shit argument. if i pay someone to spray the wall thereby making it a professional job would that make it any different?

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Definitely like the look of this and aye, it should be the team for every game! i don't expect us to line up like this but i do expect us to win, but it's frustrating because we might need this line up against better teams and we should be giving it a chance in games like these.

Krul Simpson Williamson Colo Santon Jonas Tiote Cabaye Ben Arfa Ba Cisse Not only would this team destroy Wolves it's also the team we should be fielding every week

Talk of replacing Pardew does sound daft on the face of it when we are having such a good season, but if I said I didn't have doubts I'd be lying. I don't think he's by instinct a manager who likes playing the passing game. Sure he has given it a go, and he'd probably like to implement that sort of game, but whether he knows how to coach it is another matter. So before anyone starts hopping up and down in fury, I agree he deserves the time to show what he can do, because for all I'm not impressed with the football, he has a lot of other qualities which I like. Do I think another manager could use the same resources better? Yes, over time I think a manager with a bit more nous will be needed, because Pardew's made some horrendous gaffes during what has been an otherwise good season. The Liverpool game will be a key one for me, because our tactics and general play was shambolic when we went to Anfield. If we want to finish in the top 6 we have to compete against our direct competitors not bend the knee and lube our arseholes. This is pretty much where I stand, I think he's done a great job but there's still this nagging doubt that we could be doing a bit better. Personally I'll wait until next season to properly judge, if we strengthen the squad and we're still going out and basing our game on not conceding and relying on a striker having a remarkably good season then i'll be worried.

let's apply to change Ashley's name by Deed Poll, any suggestions? http://www.deedpoll.org.uk/AUniqueGift.html

Hahaha!

Indeed, I think we're stuck at this stage for various reasons (mostly because it's got us so many points!) but as I've said before I'll wait and see what sort of philosophy we have next season before fully making my mind up on Pardew.

I appreciate the balanced view like but I can't see how HBA's been afforded the opportunity Obertan has this season despite being far more productive with far less playing time, Pardew's approach has been unbalanced in favour of the player that offers the team less. Is it really too much to ask that we field ONE midfielder who's primary quality is to attack the other team?

Did Ashley send him a complimentary box of doughnuts? said 'I'd have more respect for them if they did take the signs down' That was just before he listed about 7 clubs that would sign Ba in January

Mick Lowes will be happy

escort? they'll still be getting PICKED OFF

Countless. Aye, right. did you miss the word in capitals?

Fwiw I think there'd be countless managers who COULD do a better job than Pardew who'd be willing to do the job mind, especially if we continue to bring in players like Ba, Cabaye, Tiote, Ben Arfa, Santon, Cisse etc

similar was said about Hughton

this post is drunk and on drugs

Pardew's persistence with Obertan over HBA is a major black mark for me, it's just foolish.

At what point did long balls start to be called crosses?

His best position is CM, he's just not great at harrying people or tracking runners, doesn't mean he's better somewhere else.

I don't buy the 'he's brought in good players so he must want to play good football' line one bit mind, I don't think he has much say over who we do or don't sign.