I was wondering with this one, i can kind of see what Pardew was thinking with Routledge (he's a much better player now imo than he was when at us). But the Obertan signing is baffling as his replacement. I can only think he thought Obertan would be better because Ferguson bought him, and he was at Man Utd learning for a couple of years. I dunno really because Obertan is total shite like.
I think that's about the gist of it really. I'd hate to think he watched him extensively then still bought him, because what would that say about his judgement of a player?
Obertan wasn't bad in his cameos for Man Utd, though. He was full of tricks and scored a few goals. I actually thought his finishing was good as he scored a couple goals for them in pre season and for the Junior French team.
He needs to be sold now. Two very poor seasons