merlin Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 IF we are talking about Pardew and not KK(!), then I agree with most of the findings that he is doing between Good and OK ; had a difficult job when he arrived and has faced a difficult situation over Carroll whilst keeping the team focused on the pitch ; results have been as good as can be expected with such a lousy attack. On the Carroll situation, yes, undoubtedly, every player has his price ; the problem with this transfer in most people's eyes is either that he wasn't replaced(risking relegation) or that it was stated beyond doubt, that he was NOT for sale this season. People would have been far less concerned if a half-decent striker had been signed in the window. As for KK, my biggest problem(and, I suspect, Keegan's also) was the interference coming from Wise plus the decision to sell Milner without replacing him with a decent player ; I believe a man like KK would not be able to work with his decisions being subject to Wise's approval and both Fergie and Wenger backed his stance as did the tribunal. Its history now - he's gone, never to return and we have Pardew....for better or worse and at the moment he's doing OK ; this is NUFC, so that can change in an instant.!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sir Alex Ferguson told Pardew to join NUFC Feb 13 2011 by Luke Edwards, Sunday Sun ALAN PARDEW has revealed how some advice from Sir Alex Ferguson helped persuade him to take on the challenge of managing Newcastle United. Pardew admits he has found the intensity of managing United difficult to get used to as it was only once he moved to the city that he realised how important the football club is in every day life. But the 49-year-old is relishing the chance after a chat with Manchester United boss Ferguson, pictured below, convinced him he had to leave his friends and family and get out of London for the good of his career. Pardew said: “I’ve spent my entire career in the south, in and around London. Sir Alex Ferguson said to me I had to get out of London to enhance my career because people saw me as a London manager. “That was in my mind when I took the Southampton job and obviously when I came up here as well. It’s a completely different environment and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself, even if it has been tough some times. “The thing that has come across straight away is the genuine passion of the fans, obviously on a matchday, but also Monday to Friday. It is kind of unique in terms of the clubs I’ve been at before. You can never switch off here.” Pardew has done a decent job in terms of results, with three wins, three draws and four defeats in his 10 games to maintain United’s mid-table position. The results are painted in a more favourable light by the fact they have come in difficult circumstances, firstly when he replaced the popular Chris Hughton in December and, more recently, in the aftermath of Andy Carroll’s unpopular departure. But the former Crystal Palace midfielder admits he still has a long way to go before he was earned the trust of supporters who had no desire to see Hughton sacked and who are still seething at the sale of Carroll. He explained: “I’m under no illusions about the size of this job. Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve tried to be honest about what I do with the fans. “I don’t think the average Newcastle fan feels they know me. I’ve not been here that long and I think they are probably still undecided about what I’m about. Am I honest? Am I hardworking? “It’s very difficult. When things went as badly as they did in the first half against Arsenal, the fans are going to voice that unease. “I think there was a lot of that in the abuse I received last week in the first half and I accept that, it happens and there was a lot of frustration. “Only time can buy me the respect of the real Newcastle fan, that’s all I’m working towards. “I can’t determine how long it takes, but what I am confident about is the vision I have got for the club will be backed by the chairman. “The situation we are in now, only the summer will back that up. “From now until the summer, we’ve got to show we’ve got enough character, enough ability and enough nous as a coaching staff to keep the team in this division.” http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/02/13/sir-alex-ferguson-told-pardew-to-join-nufc-79310-28161984/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sir Alex Ferguson told him, before he moved to Southampton, that he had to get out of London. = Sir Alex Ferguson told Pardew to join Newcastle. Can't believe i'm aiming to go into this industry at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Doing well and I have faith in him to help us stay in the PL. Made a few mistakes since his arrival, but who doesn't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 does anything else need to be said barring the fact that we sold our best striker and didnt bring in anyone other ones and we still cant score? still cant score....you mean we didn't today or at fulham but have scored on every other occasion he hasn't played (i'm guessing) you're right, we clearly didnt need to get any firepower. how could i have been so stupid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Was at Louis' restaurant in Jesmond today having lunch with a man. ITK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Was at Louis' restaurant in Jesmond today having lunch with a man. ITK. You's just taking it slow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Was at Louis' restaurant in Jesmond today having lunch with a man. ITK. You's just taking it slow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Doing a cracking job tbh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Warming to him, still miss Chris, but he's doing a steady job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. Go you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Finally willing to admit that he is doing a very fine job Hopefully we can maintain decent form, finish top-half and Pards can make Ashley bleed money in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 P 11, W 4, D 4, L 3. Very good return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. Go you. :lol: Pissing myself at that smiley! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. And we've now met Burn away, which we've lost against 5 games in a row. A match we fully deserved to win. And Bham with only 4 losses at home this year, and we have a shitload of injuries. Pardew's result is beyond argument, anybody claiming something else is an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 We needed to knock over sides around or below us like Birmingham, Wigan, West Ham and be hard to beat against the rest. AP is getting it done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. Go you. :lol: Pissing myself at that smiley! Thank me i invented it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. Go you. :lol: Pissing myself at that smiley! Thank me i invented it Haha, it is exactly how I imagine Neesy while he posted that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'll still be judging him when he gets his own players in/out and a full pre-season under his belt. --- The new Glenn Roeder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Those complaining no wins in 6 on saturday. Well I'm going to reverse it by saying 1 defeat in 8 in the league. Nobody was complaining you plum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'll still be judging him when he gets his own players in/out and a full pre-season under his belt. --- The new Glenn Roeder? Pardew has some success at other clubs, Roeder hasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'll still be judging him when he gets his own players in/out and a full pre-season under his belt. --- The new Glenn Roeder? Pardew has some success at other clubs, Roeder hasn't. Look it's time to stop playing the Johstones paint Trophy card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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