Big Geordie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Basically an admission the club is going backwards, as if we didn't know. Agreed. From what I've read today, it would seem that the ambition is to preserve our PL status and nothing more. It will of course be interesting to see just where the Carroll cash has gone when the accounts are due, next year. As has been said by some, the club is in real danger of losing many supporters through apathy, the recent trickle that jack it in (which has been substantial) may well become something of a deluge. Such fans may well be hard to win back in the future after years of being sold empty promises and lies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Going backwards from when exactly? We have been going backwards since we sacked SBR partly down to shit decisions from the old and new boards and partly from the megarich buying clubs for a bit of fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 go Pards son you fucking legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/08/06/pressure-is-on-me-admits-united-boss-alan-pardew-72703-29187647/ Is pardew doing troll face in the picture for that article. http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1743/alanpardew968185465.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 You would though, wouldn't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Going backwards from when exactly? We have been going backwards since we sacked SBR partly down to s*** decisions from the old and new boards and partly from the megarich buying clubs for a bit of fun. Exactly. Havent we only finished in the top 10 something daft like twice in the last 7 or 8 years or something??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Going backwards from when exactly? We have been going backwards since we sacked SBR partly down to s*** decisions from the old and new boards and partly from the megarich buying clubs for a bit of fun. Exactly. Havent we only finished in the top 10 something daft like twice in the last 7 or 8 years or something??? That's still no excuse. We could quite easily do it this season but it's turning into a needless struggle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/08/06/pressure-is-on-me-admits-united-boss-alan-pardew-72703-29187647/ Is pardew doing troll face in the picture for that article. http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1743/alanpardew968185465.gif Looks like he's squeezing one out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Going backwards from when exactly? We have been going backwards since we sacked SBR partly down to s*** decisions from the old and new boards and partly from the megarich buying clubs for a bit of fun. Exactly. Havent we only finished in the top 10 something daft like twice in the last 7 or 8 years or something??? That's still no excuse. We could quite easily do it this season but it's turning into a needless struggle. No excuse??? People are complaining we are going backwards but have absolutley nothing whatsoever to back it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/08/06/pressure-is-on-me-admits-united-boss-alan-pardew-72703-29187647/ Is pardew doing troll face in the picture for that article. http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1743/alanpardew968185465.gif Looks like he's squeezing one out. Kna its his turn kids ginger stare http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2368/010278986740200.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Going backwards from when exactly? We have been going backwards since we sacked SBR partly down to s*** decisions from the old and new boards and partly from the megarich buying clubs for a bit of fun. Exactly. Havent we only finished in the top 10 something daft like twice in the last 7 or 8 years or something??? That's still no excuse. We could quite easily do it this season but it's turning into a needless struggle. What's Europe, 7th? Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs are imo obviously ahead of us so that's one place for everyone else to fight for. Not exactly easy imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Going backwards from when exactly? We have been going backwards since we sacked SBR partly down to s*** decisions from the old and new boards and partly from the megarich buying clubs for a bit of fun. Exactly. Havent we only finished in the top 10 something daft like twice in the last 7 or 8 years or something??? That's still no excuse. We could quite easily do it this season but it's turning into a needless struggle. Is that down to Pardew though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. He's right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Just checked, we've finished in the top ten twice in 9 years. Pardew says 'lets not think of Europe' and people say we are going backwards. People need to get real man. Its pretty obvious that a certain few are just looking to jump on him at every chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddles mullet Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Mr Pardew been in Holland to scouting. No not pimping! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Bringing Shepherd into this just weakens your argument. Fred spent recklessly then ran for the hills with his loot once the deficit started to mount up. Anyone can spend blindly for a few years if they don't have to pick up the pieces when the banks start closing in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. He's right He's right that it is impossible to accrue 8 more points than we did last season? Don't fall for the fucking propaganda man. We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Just checked, we've finished in the top ten twice in 9 years. Pardew says 'lets not think of Europe' and people say we are going backwards. People need to get real man. Its pretty obvious that a certain few are just looking to jump on him at every chance. Without even checking, I know your stats are a load of shit. And obviously we've not done it under Ashley because he has no interest in it. Using his years just proves my point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I just dont understand the point in owning a football club like newcastle that has proven itselff to be capable of playing european football on a regular basis and not try and achieve that again. MIKE european football brings in more money ! Listen. 10 years before, Newcastle was a club that even the club was spending high in the market, there was still money left in the club and the chairman/owner can milk out remuneration/dividends every year. Now, Newcastle is a club that needs its owner to pump in 2m pounds per month in order to just to paying its running cost. If you still wanna complain that much, the first thing you should do is to support a 50% increase in ticket prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. He's right He's right that it is impossible to accrue 8 more points than we did last season? Don't fall for the f***ing propaganda man. We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Just checked, we've finished in the top ten twice in 9 years. Pardew says 'lets not think of Europe' and people say we are going backwards. People need to get real man. Its pretty obvious that a certain few are just looking to jump on him at every chance. Without even checking, I know your stats are a load of s***. And obviously we've not done it under Ashley because he has no interest in it. Using his years just proves my point. Twice in 8 years sorry. Proper Euro travellers us like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Just checked, we've finished in the top ten twice in 9 years. Pardew says 'lets not think of Europe' and people say we are going backwards. People need to get real man. Its pretty obvious that a certain few are just looking to jump on him at every chance. there's a difference between 'getting real' and the constant lowering of expectations that we've seen under these lot. he doesnt need to come out in the week before the season starts and tell us european football is getting further and further away, it's a ready made excuse for the players for a start, and that's only scratching the surface of why it's such a bad idea. if he wasnt just a mouthpiece for the board that picks the team, he'd be trying to inspire a bit of confidence in the team and the fans, rather than moving onto the 15th excuse why we haven't invested this summer. and citing the carroll sale for a reason we cant compete with the big clubs ffs, dont sell him, simple as that. they didnt come along and steal him from us with their big club loot sack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Wullie, I am not going to argue that much, but I just want to point out, the only owner that can serve your expectation is an Abramovich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. He's right He's right that it is impossible to accrue 8 more points than we did last season? Don't fall for the f***ing propaganda man. We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Just checked, we've finished in the top ten twice in 9 years. Pardew says 'lets not think of Europe' and people say we are going backwards. People need to get real man. Its pretty obvious that a certain few are just looking to jump on him at every chance. Without even checking, I know your stats are a load of s***. And obviously we've not done it under Ashley because he has no interest in it. Using his years just proves my point. Twice in 8 years sorry. Proper Euro travellers us like. 2002 - 4th 2003 - 3rd 2004 - 5th 2006 - 7th A year later Ashley arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Wullie, I am not going to argue that much, but I just want to point out, the only owner that can serve your expectation is an Abramovich. Not even worth responding to that tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We are going backwards if we are no longer aiming to play European football. For all Shepherd's faults, that was his minimum ambition for the club, even if he didn't always achieve it (he did more often then not). European football is now above our maximum ambition, out of our reach, a pipe dream. It's pathetic. Wullie, I am not going to argue that much, but I just want to point out, the only owner that can serve your expectation is an Abramovich. Fucking hell. Maybe we could have an owner that doesn't constantly lie and fucking deliberately mislead the clubs supporters at any given opportunity. An owner that may see the potential in having a £35million figure to improve the squad and at least attempt to progress, the fact that you and so many others are content to sit back and accept the lies and fucking outright bullshit is just depressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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