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I think the problem for the F.A. is that if they let him off lightly (or what could be seen as lightly by the media) then it doesn't really set an example to players, fans, younguns, etc. It's tricky because that kind of behaviour, being out of control like that, really needs punitive reaction from the authorities. There is so much disrepect throughout the game that letting this go will send out ther wrong message. The flipside for the F.A. is that if they hit him with a long ban they're effectively getting him sacked.

Kaka. I suppose people like Sol wouldn't have known they were going to feel 'on the outside' until it was too late and they'd already commited themselves to a National team. Also, many players of different origins or heritage may just want to play for a team that may go further in a competition.

Was also glad to note he DOES own a pair of b0lloxs tbh

I'm not outraged by the incident or anything. Didn't like MoTD saying there was no provocation, there clearly was. He has embarrassed himself and the club though. Dreadful behaviour really. But then, so was Mourinho's.

He has looked better past few games imo. Had his head up a bit more and has passed it well on the whole. If he's goals were assists were better he's be very hard to drop. As it is they aren't very good and he rarely makes the team play better either. Then it's easy to see why a manager like Pardew, i.e. cautious, will start focusing on what happens when he loses the ball. I say this and he's my favourite out of the current lot but given his talent, he's not clever enough with it.

Hull are the favourites here, but don't think it's clear cut. I do think Hull might nick the game but fancy both sides to play some good football. We've looked much better away from home and Hull are in good form. Wasn't looking forward to the match in the slightest till Remy popped up last week, fancy a decent match now. Yeah, i hope it's a good game. Would love us to play like we did for the first 15 minutes against at SJP! The other 75 can be forgotten Hope we get a win. Personally, i really want us to qualify for Europe next season. Love watching us playing continental sides.

Surely they'll be boosted by that win, not satisfied. FFS, they are still professional sportsmen. It's just excuses to find to moan tbh. Same things were being said for the Villa game how players wouldn't care yet they were busting a gut for the winner last 10 minutes. I agree. If we're still inthe match with 20 minutes to go i can see it swinging our way. Away from home we've tend to come straight out from the off. It's usually been backs to the wall once we've got a lead in the second half. 2W, 2L & 1D in the last 5 away. Nothing to say we should be favourites for this. As i said, if we're level or within a goal come the last 20 i reckon our players will sense an opportunity. Pardew also might sub on someone who can pass.

Surely they'll be boosted by that win, not satisfied. FFS, they are still professional sportsmen. It's just excuses to find to moan tbh. Same things were being said for the Villa game how players wouldn't care yet they were busting a gut for the winner last 10 minutes. I agree. If we're still inthe match with 20 minutes to go i can see it swinging our way.

Remy would be an even better player if he picked his head when he was in or around the box. Sometimes we have better options on than him just shooting into the legs of a defender.

I'll wear my lion suit so you can recognise me too. :lol:

I'd say even a bairn like Neymar has done more for Brazil than Rooney has for England. And i'm a big fan of Rooney. I doubt Rooney could have done for Spurs what Bale did for them last season. There's better out and out forwards too. Aguero for example. Rooney would be a better player if he dropped the British Bulldog bit and played the game in a clever way (of which he's more than capable). Actually, playing for a good Spanish side would probably be great for him.

How? No spending in the summer Actually asset stripping the club Bringing in JFK as permanent manager, or any of the very large number of managers with less pedigree than Pardew Going all-out Allardyce with the style of play, not even trying to do anything else (could argue a manager with a firm philosophy would be better though) There are quite a few ways really. Not sure I agree unilaterally with the 'no point changing manager if Ashley stays' thing. If Pardew somehow manages to slip to 10th, lose the dressing room in the process etc etc then he should absolutely be invited to leave. It's uncharitable to suggest we'd definitely not bring in someone good - I think it would depend a lot on who happened to be available and to what extent they were prepared to work within certain constraints re transfers etc... But that accounts for most managerial jobs in Europe, not just us. It's only old-fashioned British managers who are used to demanding control over the transfer policy. No Summer spending Sell your best players without the slightest intention of replacing them Bring JFK in as DoF, every football related decision at the club has to go through him. That's 2013/14. Your vision of 'a lot worse' doesn't sound much different to what's happened tbh. Still, if that's what you're content with... That "without the slightest intention" is pure speculation, and I don't think JFK had THAT much control. Not spending this summer would scare me in a way that previous windows certainly didn't. Why? Why wasn't it a worry last summer? Why was Anita, a player Pardew would NEVER choose had he any say in it, as a sole summer signing the year before not bring any cause for worry? Signing no one or no one useful to the manager the past 2 summers hasn't been a problem for you but if it happens a 3rd time it might? Don't fret, i reckon you'll find a way to justify it.

How? No spending in the summer Actually asset stripping the club Bringing in JFK as permanent manager, or any of the very large number of managers with less pedigree than Pardew Going all-out Allardyce with the style of play, not even trying to do anything else (could argue a manager with a firm philosophy would be better though) There are quite a few ways really. Not sure I agree unilaterally with the 'no point changing manager if Ashley stays' thing. If Pardew somehow manages to slip to 10th, lose the dressing room in the process etc etc then he should absolutely be invited to leave. It's uncharitable to suggest we'd definitely not bring in someone good - I think it would depend a lot on who happened to be available and to what extent they were prepared to work within certain constraints re transfers etc... But that accounts for most managerial jobs in Europe, not just us. It's only old-fashioned British managers who are used to demanding control over the transfer policy. No Summer spending Sell your best players without the slightest intention of replacing them Bring JFK in as DoF, every football related decision at the club has to go through him. That's 2013/14. Your vision of 'a lot worse' doesn't sound much different to what's happened tbh. Still, if that's what you're content with...

Taylor is sh*te when the ball goes wide. Quite a glaring weakness for a CB.

We've got a GREAT squad anyway. We'll do really well this season. Great squads always do.

Me neither, always hard to see players doing that. It doesn't happen quite a lot though, all over the world. Landmines happen all over the world, Ian. You're supporting children being blown up.

So, he's still quick and when he plays he's not puffing by the end (a la Nolan). Can someone point out the actual EVIDENCE that he's over weight and markedly short of fitness? I mean, something apart from rumours, obviously.

Do you mean like, hygiene and stuff?

A free pass? Do they f**k

Would you play him against Villa?

Where is this 'he's fat' thing coming from? He managed to out-sprint a few of the spurs players despite giving them a couple of yards start.

You would expect a manager not to have a go at the players after three consecutive buggerings? Ian, stop it. That is blatant man. The discussion is the recipient of the bollockings and not whether the manager should be having a go at the players. Every single time you twist the debate just to get some Pardew support in. I don't give a s*** what you think TBH, I'm saying that Pardew having a go at the players (including HBA and Marveaux and anyone else) is absolutely normal. It's not normal to single out two players though. He didnt nor did the article say he did, it was one of the bullet points by Ryder for extra effect no doubt. You dont mention the Santon bit or that he accused some of not caring enough as reasons to complain. Fact is only person singling out two players are Ryder/people not reading past that line tbh # That's true and i personally didn't put those words into his mouth because i was mindful he wasn't quoted as saying it. He did hide behind his players after the Spurs game though. He should have said they were in it together, that they will face it as a group. But he didn't, he's tried to distance himself from it.

He's definitely feeling the pressure, hence his attempt to shift the focus. 'We all need to take a long, hard look at ourselves after that performance'. Would have been strong and balanced response in the wake of the defeat.

He's hiding behind his players. Hate it when a manager does that.

Undecided on the defence.... The rest: Sissoko Tiote HBA Marv Gouf Remy