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Maybe not? Perhaps Pardew might go with the same side that finished the QPR game, so Raylor and Guthrie in the middle?

Do you think Pardew has had anything to do with this? For example told Danny he needs to get his head down and work for his contract, sees him as a big player for us in the future etc etc

Yeah, sorry I'd already posted before seeing that FWIW I was simply playing devil's advocate, I certainly believe Pardew to be the better manager. Hughton for me was the more likeable man and it wasn't nice what happened to him, but we've benefitted enormously from it imo.

We looked f***ing pretty good at home to Villa, the mackems, away to Arsenal etc. And if you want to raise the Stoke at home card or Blackpool at home, WBA away etc. Pardew has had similar poor 'unexpected' results. You keep saying Pardew is the better manager and deserves huge credit and fair enough that may be, but I think being 6th in the league is less of an achievement than winning promotion and at the time of his sacking, getting to mid-table, (the same position Pardew actually took us to at the end of last season) given the circumstances. That and the fact that Pardew has actually seen some investment his way. Hughton had to sign championship players. I actually do believe we were a better footballing side under Hughton and if he were manager of these players we'd be acheiving the same kind of results and perhaps even better results. That's all down to speculation and theory though. Don't kid yourself abough the merits, strengths and results of Hughton though, not when you practically salivate over Pardew who has achieved f*** all yet. Aye. Hughton who started Alan Smith over Tiote in an important home game against Blackpool because he'd only been at the club for a week or so. The man's a coward. You could argue the toss for Pardew who seems scared to drop the likes of Obertan (until recently) and Raylor when we have better players waiting in the wings.

God he is such a cringe. He simply loves the attention.

Last year when we lost to that prick Duff's goal it was the worst game I think I've seen live! Add to the fact I was in their "neutral" end it wasn't the best of experiences! Hoping for some revenge here, but they're quite a tidy unit. Still sticking by my 2-1 win

My mate is an Arsenal fan wormy and he said you have to be a "red member" to even gets tickets at all. Not sure what the rule is for away fans though I'll try and find out!

, this is one of my favourite games! Nobody jumps out immediately though . Marlo. Nah thats Ashley Young. Good shout actually!

, this is one of my favourite games! Nobody jumps out immediately though . Marlo.

Woah wait what woah WHAT!? I've been snowed under at work and not managed to see anything until I just got in, how the hell did this happen?

That sounds familiar.

How the hell did he squeeze that in? My word what a player

Strange one to call. Everytime I see Fulham, they seem to play really nice stuff, on the deck etc. However they seem suspect and throw away games, so I think if we're solid enough at the back and apply enough good pressure going forward we can nick this. 2-1.

would agree with that. however he was mostly fine in defence today, bar a few mins when he was skinned 3 times after being far too slack and slightly misplaced to close down the winger. after that he got closer and made a couple of interceptions that were a result of good anticipation and positioning. and of course he's very good on the ball. would like him to be slightly more confident going forwards - that one run he did was great. Agree. Would have loved him to have scored today. Interestingly, would he better going forward on the left or right flank? Going forward on the right he can obviously put in better crosses, however I'm a real big fan of a right footer cutting in on the left and causing problems and possibly having a shooting chance, so very undecided!

Superbly taken goal and I thought he did really well passing the ball about, showing good strength etc. Should have stayed on for the 90 and had Shola taken off imo, but if he was knackered then fair enough, he really put in a good shift.

Was a typical Shola performance really. The bit towards the end where he like controlled it, then kneed it out of touch just summed the bloke up.

Going forward he is outstanding, really is. However, he's not perfect at defending. I think he's quality btw, just think he can improve the defensive aspect of his game a bit.

The guy has to be starting. The over exaggeration by Wilkins for him losing the ball was ridiculous, but then he's a negative bastard anyway. People like him would rather have 11 hard working "solid" players. Great. Let Hatem loose and we have about 8 or 9 other players outfield who will work their bollocks off to win the ball and we usually do get it back so honestly, who cares if Hatem loses it after skinning 3-4 players, he was and is our main creative force, let the guy do his stuff.

This is actually getting so boring now. If you don't want to play him because of work rate, why the hell sign him up permanently in the first place? You know what you're going to get with him ffs. Unreal.

Long balls all afternoon it is then. Can't wait.

If Ben Arfa doesn't start I wouldn't blame the guy for throwing a tuna melt at Pardew's face during half time and calling his hair during the 90s shit

Fucking hell :lol:

he's lovin' it!

No intensity - Pards would be furious First training session for us, he does that to Cabaye. Then gets.................. He'd unravel him or sommmat that works as a pun on the Manc based crim's first name Hope you haven't started one of those name thingy's that go a bit mental on here. First goal for us and i'm going for "Toon Rave about Ravel" You're on late mate - avoiding the Mrs? Indeed, she gone to bed and i'll will wait for one of the kids to get in so i have a barrier between her and i, its that or go to bed now and get raped by the Orca. Fucking hell That gif a few posts above is sooo nice, I'm very easily pleased by a flash bit of skill here and there though. His cameo against Palace, he seemed pretty bright but didn't stand out as far as I can remember. Surely worth a punt though as the title suggests.

My word, I have the exact same set up. Glad I'm not alone! Also lol @ everton.