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Cabaye's leadership? [emoji38]

 

yeah, I really do. seemed the players looked up to him and he was definitely very vocal on the pitch.

 

He'd just arrived, man. Ba's goals, a defence that played a consistent line, Ben Arfa, Cisse's goals and luck with injuries got us 5th.

...and imo Jonas' s defensive work along with below average players massively stepping up when needed. Best, Perch, Ryan Taylor and Guthrie.

 

ok,ok. so we all agree it was due to everybody BUT pardew. :lol:

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Cabaye's leadership? [emoji38]

 

yeah, I really do. seemed the players looked up to him and he was definitely very vocal on the pitch.

 

He'd just arrived, man. Ba's goals, a defence that played a consistent line, Ben Arfa, Cisse's goals and luck with injuries got us 5th.

...and imo Jonas' s defensive work along with below average players massively stepping up when needed. Best, Perch, Ryan Taylor and Guthrie.

 

ok,ok. so we all agree it was due to everybody BUT pardew. :lol:

 

It was injuries which forced Pardew to finally play Ben Arfa which set us on our fantastic run after Christmas. Before that it was Obertan and Ryan Taylor dazzling all with their silky skills.

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STEVE McCLAREN:

'Your support has been enormous'

 

Hi *****,

 

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your support over a busy period of games recently.

 

In the last two home matches, your support has been enormous for the players and the atmosphere you've generated at St. James’ Park has been absolutely electric.

 

On Saturday, we started well and despite moments of pressure in the second half, you stayed right behind the team.

 

To have the disappointment we had at Arsenal and Watford, the players fought hard to bounce back against Manchester United midweek and we made a terrific start at the weekend against West Ham.

 

Considering it was the third game in a week and we more or less named the same team, I’ve got to admire the players for the character and attitude they showed.

 

It was a tough period. The goal against Manchester United at the end, the way you responded and the atmosphere you created, it was quite an emotional point. To recover quickly and go again as they did on Saturday proves that the squad is getting better and progressing.

 

In many respects, we’ve been playing very well and not getting the rewards for it.  It takes a lot of mental strength to keep doing that so I’m delighted we got what we deserved in the end.

 

Now, we have to keep our momentum and that starts with recovery this week and the right preparation for Watford.

 

Maintaining our fight and spirit is also vital. That’s the minimum we expect, the minimum you expect and the minimum the players should expect of themselves.

 

We coped very well at Vicarage Road last time out and while we didn’t deserve to lose, we know it will be tough on Saturday. We start every game from zero and we know if we’re not right attitude-wise and we don’t put the work in, Watford can hurt us.

 

I was delighted to hear that we have another sold out away end for the game on Saturday and I’d like to wish everyone who is travelling a safe and pleasant journey.

 

Home and away, your support continues to be hugely important to the team and we’ll be working hard to give you the performance and result your support deserves.

 

 

 

Steve McClaren

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If this guy has anything about him he will get a win at Watford. Massive game, and with two previous encounters under our belt he has all the preparation and hindsight to sort it out. Pressure is on, we need those 3 points.

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all him today, he pardewed his way to this one

 

Aided by a fair amount of shite on the pitch.

All he had to do was make one fucking change. Jesus.

 

And if you're going to go with attacking wing backs, let them fucking attack.

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