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The man is feeding off scraps. Considering what he's had to work with I think he's been immense lately. Lets not forget his goal should have counted today.

Anybody? Go on then. For a start, I don't rate him highly or even have that much faith in him. That's even more the case after today. However, my position all along has been that he deserves next season based on last year alone. I saw enough during that season that I could be happy with as a supporter going forward. If things haven't improved after the start of next season, he should be replaced. I don't have very much faith that he'd be adequately replaced mind. As you say, he's obviously a good man manager and the players like him. I crave some form of stability here and, if he can reach the heights of last season again, I don't have any real personal dislike of him to prevent me wanting him as our manager. Last season we managed a run of good results as opposed to actually playing well thanks to Ba and Cisse. This season the Chickens have come home to roost. I've yet to see anything from Pardew that makes me think he's a good manager.

Nail on head.

I can't see him replacing Pardew with anyone better though. Bargain basement Mike, dishing out on a decent continental coach? Exactly.

Spot on.

They both look lost - like they've not a clue where they're meant to play - Sissoko especially.

Personally I think Ben Arfa has put in his best performances for us on the wing. I agree with you about Marveaux though. If we stay up we need to buy some out and out wingers. True but I think we've even yet to see the best of Ben Arfa cause he is out on the wing. Everything should go through this lad.

Tactics lost us the match as much as anything - we allowed them to dominate us - we had no midfield. Pardew also has this habit of constantly playing players out of position. Cabaye - too deep - we need him to play further up Jonas - left back was just madness, Ben Arfa out wide - wasted - he is NOT a winger - the lad should be pulling the strings in the centre of the park Marveaux out wide - again wasted - he is NOT a winger Tiote - should be the only holding player - and playing it simple I just could go one. We've been playing poor for a year now, results last year just masked over the cracks. With the quality we have in the squad now we should be comfortably turning over teams such as Sunderland. But tactically Pardew is utterly clueless. Doesn't play to our strengths.

Never wanted Wigan to go down before....but Come on Villa !!!

Worst ref ever

He's not seen that. Looking forward to the FA doing the c***. Doesn't help us though. Feel so sorry for the kid. The FA have never ever done anyone for a bad tackle and won't start now. That's not a bad tackle...its assault.

He should be banned from refering another game after that decision. Disgusting...the lads career could be over before its began

Still amazed he didn't get booked yesterday - lost count the number of fouls he gave away.

Remember thinking at the time it's stupid idea playing someone who is coming back from a hamstring injury on a fake pitch. Whether he would have still needed an operation is anyones guess but it cannot of helped. I think the club as a collective need to analyse that decision. As for selling him... I'm still pinching myself that he plays for Newcastle - the lad has not even hit his prime yet. He's just been unlucky.

Still not committing long term.... Come on Ashley give this lad new contract.

I think we can only really judge him this season once Ba left. Up until that point he played many games out wide in a position he was unfamiliar with and clearly uncomfortable with. The lack of goals as a result is clearly on his mind as he seems to be snapping at his chances. But he is still creating chances and I am convinced the goals with start flying in before the season is out.

It was both their faults - they were too far apart and Taylor played too high up - perfect for Bale to run inbetween.

We missed him badly - the lad has a great work rate. Just pray it's not break.

Shola should have buried that.

Don't remember seeing a stronger bench. Be even better when Benny comes back.

lol

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/queens-park-rangers/9844172/Queens-Park-Rangers-chairman-Tony-Fernandes-says-Premier-League-club-will-not-become-a-Portsmouth.html I think he's had your eyes out there Tony

Anyone see Cabaye nearly take Kruls block off during the warm up? Krul respond with the V's - was funny.

What a great game. Had everything. Cabaye since he's been back from injury has been phenomenal. We've missed him.