Incognito Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 No point. He wouldn't come here unless he was absolute first choice. Since when has Wayne Bridge cared about being first-choice? He did with his girlfriend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 on bridge i could see why padrew may be looking at him for cover/competition for jose considering how reliant we are on him to stay fit, the problem being ma would not pay his wages unless pardews managed to trigger some sudden desire to spend cash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pont-toon Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 on bridge i could see why padrew may be looking at him for cover/competition for jose considering how reliant we are on him to stay fit, the problem being ma would not pay his wages unless pardews managed to trigger some sudden desire to spend cash anyone else not had the scary thought that Pardew is to Ashley as what Souness was to Shepherd and that he might have taken leave of his senses and thought feck this, lets have a real crack at this and splash the cash. No? - me neither ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 There was an article the other day that reckoned Bridge is on £90k per week. Should put an end to this story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 The only way Bridge would be brought in is to replace Enrique in the team. Now surely even Pardew isn't that stupid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 No point. He wouldn't come here unless he was absolute first choice. Since when has Wayne Bridge cared about being first-choice? He did with his girlfriend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 on bridge i could see why padrew may be looking at him for cover/competition for jose considering how reliant we are on him to stay fit, the problem being ma would not pay his wages unless pardews managed to trigger some sudden desire to spend cash anyone else not had the scary thought that Pardew is to Ashley as what Souness was to Shepherd and that he might have taken leave of his senses and thought feck this, lets have a real crack at this and splash the cash. No? - me neither ! Right now everything seems to be pointed at us spending cash, Ashley may see it as he has someone he can trust to spend his money and wants to make sure relegation is not possible by securing some decent players. End of the day relegation would financially cripple the club, Ashley must make sure its not going to happen and the best way is to add to the decent core we've already got. I'm optimistic we'll get two attacking signings with decent reps through the door before the window closes, people will respond its Ashley and he's tight etc...and there's a chance they are right, but I think there's just as much chance we do something half decent in this window as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Jose hasn't looked quite himself this last few weeks. The other players have adjusted to the change of manager, but his focus seems to have gone a bit. I don't know how settled he is in England and the North east in particular, but if you've been wondering about moving on, the loss of Hughton could be the trigger / excuse you need. So Bridge for Jose wouldn't be the most earth-shattering news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Conversely, if his Twitter is anything to go by, he's just about the most happy, settled player ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Conversely, if his Twitter is anything to go by, he's just about the most happy, settled player ever. Well, as I said, I don't know the personal angle, but during Hughton's spell in charge, he was probably our most improved player. And I think his performances have slipped a bit since Hughton's departure. Not a lot, just a bit, like he's lost a bit of confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 My point was more that you can read into anything and twist it into something it's not. You're drastically overanalysing it, imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 My point was more that you can read into anything and twist it into something it's not. You're drastically overanalysing it, imo. Yeah, maybe. It's just a thought. He's just looked a little bit more subdued of late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Conversely, if his Twitter is anything to go by, he's just about the most happy, settled player ever. Well, as I said, I don't know the personal angle, but during Hughton's spell in charge, he was probably our most improved player. And I think his performances have slipped a bit since Hughton's departure. Not a lot, just a bit, like he's lost a bit of confidence. he's been that way all season. defensivly solid but not getting forward as much (even when he's had acres of space in front of him) and his dsitribution is what keeps him out the national teams thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 My point was more that you can read into anything and twist it into something it's not. You're drastically overanalysing it, imo. Yeah, maybe. It's just a thought. He's just looked a little bit more subdued of late. Could be just burnt out a little bit? Being our only LB means he plays probably a bit too often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-outcast-David-Bentley-tops-Newcastle-s-wanted-list-now-that-a-David-Beckham-loan-is-unlikely-article663109.html Pardew said yesterday United may have to break its policy of only signing youngsters to protect the club’s Premier League status, saying his squad is “vulnerable”. He added: “Occasionally there does come a time, especially in the first year after promotion, when you sometimes need a guiding hand. Somebody that makes sure you just don’t get yourself in trouble, which can happen easily at this level. “You can go on a run of six games without a win and suddenly you’re in trouble. My argument against that particular policy of only signing youngsters for this window is that we have to make sure we’re open on all levels here, because we’re only halfway through the season and we’re vulnerable. “Andy Carroll’s injury proves how vulnerable all that can be. No, the policy hasn’t changed. The other thing you can argue is that perhaps one of the reasons why I’m sitting here is because I know that young player market, particularly in England, as well as any other Premier League manager and that’s something I’m looking at in this window too. “The most important thing for me, looking at this group, is that it doesn’t get destabilised as well. I don’t know what the impact of a senior player like a Robbie Keane or a David Beckham might have on this group. I have to be very careful that it’s the right impact and that’s something else I’ll discuss with my staff and the people in power who are here.” Get that helmet on Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-outcast-David-Bentley-tops-Newcastle-s-wanted-list-now-that-a-David-Beckham-loan-is-unlikely-article663109.html Pardew said yesterday United may have to break its policy of only signing youngsters to protect the club’s Premier League status, saying his squad is “vulnerable”. He added: “Occasionally there does come a time, especially in the first year after promotion, when you sometimes need a guiding hand. Somebody that makes sure you just don’t get yourself in trouble, which can happen easily at this level. “You can go on a run of six games without a win and suddenly you’re in trouble. My argument against that particular policy of only signing youngsters for this window is that we have to make sure we’re open on all levels here, because we’re only halfway through the season and we’re vulnerable. “Andy Carroll’s injury proves how vulnerable all that can be. No, the policy hasn’t changed. The other thing you can argue is that perhaps one of the reasons why I’m sitting here is because I know that young player market, particularly in England, as well as any other Premier League manager and that’s something I’m looking at in this window too. “The most important thing for me, looking at this group, is that it doesn’t get destabilised as well. I don’t know what the impact of a senior player like a Robbie Keane or a David Beckham might have on this group. I have to be very careful that it’s the right impact and that’s something else I’ll discuss with my staff and the people in power who are here.” Get that helmet on Alan. except he doesn't actually say anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I really don't like how he keeps responding to particular players, or mentioning their names. Much preferred Hughtons way of keeping things quiet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I really don't like how he keeps responding to particular players, or mentioning their names. Much preferred Hughtons way of keeping things quiet. i agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Gives us more to talk about though. (Don't agree with it. 'Cards close to chest' should be the club motto) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It least he's a happy medium better Johnny Tight-Lips Hughton & Jimmy the gobshite Kinnear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hughon mentioned Ben Arfa quite often before he signed, did he not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordstrom Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hughon mentioned Ben Arfa quite often before he signed, did he not? Chris "There has been no contact" Hughton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Pardew said yesterday United may have to break its policy of only signing youngsters to protect the club’s Premier League status, saying his squad is “vulnerable”. He added: “Occasionally there does come a time, especially in the first year after promotion, when you sometimes need a guiding hand. Somebody that makes sure you just don’t get yourself in trouble, which can happen easily at this level. “You can go on a run of six games without a win and suddenly you’re in trouble. My argument against that particular policy of only signing youngsters for this window is that we have to make sure we’re open on all levels here, because we’re only halfway through the season and we’re vulnerable. “Andy Carroll’s injury proves how vulnerable all that can be. No, the policy hasn’t changed. The other thing you can argue is that perhaps one of the reasons why I’m sitting here is because I know that young player market, particularly in England, as well as any other Premier League manager and that’s something I’m looking at in this window too. “The most important thing for me, looking at this group, is that it doesn’t get destabilised as well. I don’t know what the impact of a senior player like a Robbie Keane or a David Beckham might have on this group. I have to be very careful that it’s the right impact and that’s something else I’ll discuss with my staff and the people in power who are here.” Agreed, Alan. The rest was unnecassary though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Really miss having a gaffer who knows how to keep his fucking mouth shut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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