thats your opinion but ... Pardew got a clean sweep of the 'Manager of the Year' awards 12 months before ... and Ashley probably realises he didn't fund (aside from Anita) transfers last summer, so, since we weren't relegated, is willing to give him another chance to prove himself.
Pardew had a disappointing season and didn't meet his targets. He overachieved on his targets the previous year, giving himself a little extra breathing space. If he had got us relegated he deserved to be sacked. Since he didn't (just...) he deserves another shot, but if Oct/Nov we really look like its another season of battling relegation, I'm expect Ashley will sack him
There has to be a little loyalty, a little long-term thinking and continuity ... Or, we are like Chelsea (the most successful Premiership club in the last 10 years) changing manager every season. Ok by me, if we invest in bringing in managers that are probably in the top 5 (or at least 10) in the world, as Chelsea tend to (not always with Grant and Di Matteo, I admit)
You're off your rocker if you're being serious there like.
Not much wrong with that IMO, Pardew earned a bit of leeway because of his previous good season. Don't see how that's crazy at all.
So you think that's OK, but that we should ignore his previous record of flopping at other clubs...?
Seems a bit selective to me.....
Well in the past, and often with managers, he's been sacked before he's had a chance to put things right. Will be interesting to see what happens.
am i wrong in thinking our pre-season games to date suggest he hasn't learned a f***ing thing?
He doesn't learn. He said if he thinks what he's doing is right, he WILL NOT be be swayed, and he clearly thinks the way we play is going to be successful if we persist.
I don't see him putting anything right.
