Mick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 What does "give him a chance" mean really? I doubt many people will bring their Sack McClaren bedsheets to the first home game of the season, or cancel their season ticket exclusively on the back of this appointment. Of course he will get a chance to prove if he can make things work and he will be judged on performances and results, just like any other football manager. However, giving him a chance shouldn't mean that he is beyond valid criticism for me. I'm beyond giving Mike Ashley a chance at this stage, which makes it that much harder to be truly enthusiastic about anyone who associates himself with them and sings from the same hymn sheet, but as most people I am willing to see how things pan out before getting the proverbial knives out whilst reserving the right to call it as I see it, when I see it. That's the maximum I can muster I'm afraid for a manager who in reality shouldn't be anywhere near a club aiming for "top 8 in the Premier League" at this stage of his career. Give him a chance means forget about his past, pretend it didn't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm cautiously optimistic. However, my standards have been lowered by Pardew (and Ashley). I look forward to a side that passes the ball and actually tries at set pieces. As well as a host of other upsides. The downside is that the club is a ticking time bomb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'll judge him on what he gets out of the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/pardew-cup-is-our-target-this-season-2343203.html August 2011, positivity fans. It's the same fucking shit again. He's trying to keep the gravy train moving another few years, let's force him out instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm cautiously optimistic. However, my standards have been lowered by Pardew (and Ashley). I look forward to a side that passes the ball and actually tries at set pieces. As well as a host of other upsides. The downside is that the club is a ticking time bomb. I'm not optimistic but do hope he does well, we all win if he does. I have low expectations of him and don't think his appointment signals a change but actions are all that matters anyway. The football has to get better, it simply has to but once that wears off I think he'll be fairly mundane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/pardew-cup-is-our-target-this-season-2343203.html August 2011, positivity fans. It's the same f***ing s*** again. He's trying to keep the gravy train moving another few years, let's force him out instead. I don't think we'll actively avoid doing well in the cups so that has to be progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/pardew-cup-is-our-target-this-season-2343203.html August 2011, positivity fans. It's the same fucking shit again. He's trying to keep the gravy train moving another few years, let's force him out instead. Smoke and mirrors, we've just hired a manager who was sacked by a championship side 2 weeks ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If anything, I hope the confirmation of this appointment will put an end to my weekly dreams where I encounter Pardew in public - but bottle giving him a load of shit. Ronaldo beats him to an inch of his life then wakes up. Poor form, Yorkie. What was your Pardew dream again? I remember cracking the fuck up. Had a dream last night I was looking after Mike Willamson's dog, the dog had a tattoo. That is all. I had a dream/nightmare last night that I was managing a kids' football team and Alan Pardew was managing the opposition. We just had markers for goalposts and their goalkeeper kept on moving the markers so their goal was smaller and therefore it'd be more difficult to score, I confronted Pardew and he said "I don't care mate, the press aren't going to report this, it's a bladdy kids' game" and I went "Well that's just you all over, isn't it, you cunt". He just smiled. He was a right prick like, was fuming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That's mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unbelievable Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/pardew-cup-is-our-target-this-season-2343203.html August 2011, positivity fans. It's the same f***ing s*** again. He's trying to keep the gravy train moving another few years, let's force him out instead. Smoke and mirrors, we've just hired a manager who was sacked by a championship side 2 weeks ago The reaction to this has been fascinating from a psychological perspective. Just goes to show the massive damage the four years of Pardew (and Carver) has done to the self respect of our fan base. Have to hand it to Ashley in a way, how he is slowly but surely changing the entire fabric of our club, including its fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Gets the eight year deal and a million quid bonus if we win a cup according to tomorrow's rags. So the pressure's definitely on him to go out in the first round of each. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deuce Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If anything, I hope the confirmation of this appointment will put an end to my weekly dreams where I encounter Pardew in public - but bottle giving him a load of shit. Ronaldo beats him to an inch of his life then wakes up. Poor form, Yorkie. What was your Pardew dream again? I remember cracking the fuck up. Had a dream last night I was looking after Mike Willamson's dog, the dog had a tattoo. That is all. I had a dream/nightmare last night that I was managing a kids' football team and Alan Pardew was managing the opposition. We just had markers for goalposts and their goalkeeper kept on moving the markers so their goal was smaller and therefore it'd be more difficult to score, I confronted Pardew and he said "I don't care mate, the press aren't going to report this, it's a bladdy kids' game" and I went "Well that's just you all over, isn't it, you cunt". He just smiled. He was a right prick like, was fuming. Howling then and now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 When McClaren left [sJP] some four hours later, having conducted cosy interviews with preferred media partners only, he confirmed to Sportsmail that he was not allowed to speak to the independent press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If anything, I hope the confirmation of this appointment will put an end to my weekly dreams where I encounter Pardew in public - but bottle giving him a load of s***. Ronaldo beats him to an inch of his life then wakes up. Poor form, Yorkie. What was your Pardew dream again? I remember cracking the f*** up. Had a dream last night I was looking after Mike Willamson's dog, the dog had a tattoo. That is all. I had a dream/nightmare last night that I was managing a kids' football team and Alan Pardew was managing the opposition. We just had markers for goalposts and their goalkeeper kept on moving the markers so their goal was smaller and therefore it'd be more difficult to score, I confronted Pardew and he said "I don't care mate, the press aren't going to report this, it's a bladdy kids' game" and I went "Well that's just you all over, isn't it, you c***". He just smiled. He was a right prick like, was fuming. Sad bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 When McClaren left [sJP] some four hours later, having conducted cosy interviews with preferred media partners only, he confirmed to Sportsmail that he was not allowed to speak to the independent press. North Korea United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Rodney Marsh writing him off as a 'nothing appointment' on TalkSport. Guess he would know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Fuck knas if he should but he's absolutely spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Rodney Marsh writing him off as a 'nothing appointment' on TalkSport. Guess he would know Was working late and had it on driving home. Heard Jason Cundy saying that we should all be happy to accept 12th place next season given the last three months. Prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If anything, I hope the confirmation of this appointment will put an end to my weekly dreams where I encounter Pardew in public - but bottle giving him a load of s***. Ronaldo beats him to an inch of his life then wakes up. Poor form, Yorkie. What was your Pardew dream again? I remember cracking the f*** up. Had a dream last night I was looking after Mike Willamson's dog, the dog had a tattoo. That is all. I had a dream/nightmare last night that I was managing a kids' football team and Alan Pardew was managing the opposition. We just had markers for goalposts and their goalkeeper kept on moving the markers so their goal was smaller and therefore it'd be more difficult to score, I confronted Pardew and he said "I don't care mate, the press aren't going to report this, it's a bladdy kids' game" and I went "Well that's just you all over, isn't it, you c***". He just smiled. He was a right prick like, was fuming. Sad bastard. Harsh man, I can't help my dreams Mick you fackin owld cant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/steve-mcclaren-exclusive-newcastle-unique-5860350? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/new-newcastle-manager-steve-mcclaren-5860380? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastles-steve-mcclaren-says-transfer-5860995? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Rodney Marsh writing him off as a 'nothing appointment' on TalkSport. Guess he would know He's not wrong there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 interesting thing for me is that i've been convinced that our players have barely had a shred of decent coaching since the day pardew turned up and i've been equally convinced this has held a lot of our players back at various stages, with some obvious notable examples mclaren himself is obviously not inspiring in himself but if he installs a decent setup behind the scenes then i'd like to see how it goes on the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Harsh man, I can't help my dreams Mick you fackin owld cant. Dreaming of Pardew, that is a shit hand to be dealt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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