Ameritoon Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Looks like they stole his glasses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice article about him http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/how-pardew-won-toon-over-6295852.html? 'Ladies and gentlemen," the speaker begins. "I'd like to introduce our special guest, Alan Pardew, who's doing a fantastic job." There are a couple of cries of "Hear, hear" from a packed room, the applause starts, arms go in the air and mobile phones take pictures and start videoing. Those at the back stand on chairs for a better view. We are at the new home of Gateshead Redheugh FC, where an innovative facility that caters for young footballers – as well as the homeless – is officially being opened. "Well done to everyone who's been involved," says the Newcastle United manager. "It's fantastic to have a facility like this. It will help with the great work for players to learn discipline here. I hope it's thoroughly enjoyable for everybody." There is genuine, warm applause. More mobile phones click, still on camera mode; local television cameras jostle for a decent shot before Pardew heads to the brief sanctuary of the buffet room to talk about a period of his life he will never forget. It is 13 months since he walked down the tunnel at St James' Park for the first time as the home club's manager, for a live televised game against Liverpool. Then he cut a lonely figure, not lacking in confidence or belief, but a man walking head-on into a storm, following his appointment as Chris Hughton's successor. The blinding flashlights then belonged to a huge group of professional photographers as he climbed the final steps that lead to the home dugout. He gave a brief wave and readied himself for work. "The Liverpool game seems so long ago I can hardly remember it," he says now. "My over-riding desire at that time was to win the game, if I'm honest. I did not really notice too much that was going on; the media and everyone else probably noticed more than I did. We managed to win and that was an important win. "Of course, of course, I had to win people over. It was difficult at the start and then losing Andy Carroll was a big blow as well but I think as a manager I've matured over the years, in different circumstances, and that has helped because this is a much bigger club and you have to understand that. There is a responsibility that comes with it. "No, I didn't understand the esteem you are held in as manager of this football club. It's like me trying to explain to Papiss [Cissé , Newcastle's new signing] what the No 9 shirt means. You have to experience it. This is another experience for me. "It has been nice to get a positive reaction tonight because obviously it's a reflection that we're doing OK and long may that continue. I've had nice comments from people here. I think they appreciate the team is an honest one. Hopefully we can continue that in the second part of the season. "The important thing is I have good people around me who are working very, very hard and more importantly great players, because you can't have success without great players." Back in 2006, Pardew, then manager of West Ham, said: "I firmly believe that in the development of any team there is a tipping point, when all the good things you have done start to produce the results." It was a reference to the influence of the author Malcolm Gladwell and his book The Tipping Point: How little things can make a difference. The premise of which, to Pardew at least, is that you get the technical details right until you reach the point where everyone feeds off each other's confidence, where the club starts to function like a well-oiled machine. Back in November, at the start of the week leading up to Newcastle's home game with Chelsea, a match given more prominence by United's excellent start to the season, a picture was put on a wall deep within the club's training ground. In its frame were the following words: "Chelsea FC have lost three of their last four games." Every member of Newcastle's first-team squad had to pass the picture numerous times each day. Ultimately, they lost the match, but Pardew's side hit the woodwork three times, had two shots cleared off the line and had a very early and justified shout for a red card against David Luiz turned down. Whatever they lacked that day, it was certainly not belief. The tipping point for Gateshead Redheugh 1957 FC – which has given the footballing world Paul Gascoigne, Don Hutchison and Andy Carroll to name but three – has been the coming together of the Football Foundation, the club itself (and the 17 teams it runs), Durham County FA, the Premier League, the FA, Four Housing Group and The Cyrenians to create a £2.7m facility that offers a chance to its footballers and accommodation for 20 potentially homeless young adults. It also goes some way to pinpointing the methods that have been undertaken to make Newcastle the surprise package of the season. Pardew has left few stones unturned since taking over. Earlier in his reign there was a talk-in at Whitley Bay Football Club at which he faced every question from the floor. At the club's training ground in the summer, a huge amount of work went into updating the facilities. By his side are now trusted lieutenants, John Carver, Steve Stone and Andy Woodman. "There are lots of books I read and that are important to me in terms of what I have established my vision of really," he adds. "It is important through events like this that the community is seen as growing. "The Tipping Point makes a strong point in the book that the broken windows policy they had in New York, which was just to fix windows and fix the seats, made everyone think the community was being looked after and suddenly the murder rate went down. That is an extreme example but this is an example of that. Look, there is a recession, there are tough times, but here's a new facility – look after it, take care of it and I'm sure the young people here will respect it, and it is worth respecting. "I made it clear that there were certain tolerances I wouldn't accept at the training ground. As you go along you can put in discipline in the training ground that becomes important to the football club. I think that does happen and it is important. "You have to have good staff and good players who respond to you. Fortunately I have had a good response from everyone on the training ground. John Carver [Pardew's No 2, who is with him at the opening] has been the biggest employee for me. He has connections all throughout this community. I know what the word on the street is. I know what the word is in the local football community and he can explain to me the importance of events like this. "You like to think 13 months down the line we have a style of play that everyone knows and understands. That is important. Looking at those finer details can help you dig out a win here and there. We have managed to do that this year more than we did last year." Today Pardew takes his side – and Newcastle now feel like his side – to Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Back in 2006, his West Ham were leading the FA Cup final against Liverpool as the game went past 90 minutes. If they had held on, he would have been the first English manager to lift the trophy for 11 years. Steven Gerrard scored in injury time and West Ham were defeated on penalties. It has taken six years for his lot to rise again to similar levels, to the point he is now included on the shortlist for the forthcoming England position. "You have to have trust and enough faith in your ability," he adds. "I believe I am good at what I do and I need to prove that; that is what I have tried to do here. "The FA Cup levels the playing field and it gives us the opportunity of winning a trophy and also of getting into Europe. If players, from whatever country, can't grasp that, then it's my job to make sure they do. I've been stressing the importance of this competition. There is still the second half of the season to play and all to play for. "It will be nice to see the guys from Africa come back fit and well [senegal's early elimination from the African Cup of Nations means Demba Ba and Cissé could return against Blackburn on Wednesday]. Then we will see what we can do. The two guys coming back early is a big bonus for us. I am excited by the new player. He's got a really good chance of being a success here. "It's been nice to have a little break like this and see a few smiley faces, and then it's back to business." It has rarely been anything but. Alan Pardew was at the opening of the new state-of-the-art sports pavilion at Gateshead Redheugh 1957 FC. The club worked in partnership with Durham County FA to secure a £102,000 grant from the Football Foundation. The pavilion forms part of a £2.7m scheme which will provide a training centre for the homeless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 He's great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The middle one is turning in to a werewolf, check out that hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 http://i40.tinypic.com/2efjko8.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ykmkmdd Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 1, 4, 3, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The woman on Pard's left looks like a bloke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Is it not his wife? She looks a bit Swedish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Was there not some thing going on with Pardew and MSN a few years back? Seem to remember mention of [email protected] or something in the media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The woman on Pard's left looks like a bloke He's got lovely tits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Found this. http://www.wrathofthebarclay.co.uk/interactive/board/message.php?pid=473468 Pardew: "Nice talking with you today. You got me in a romantically horny mood today! So I can tell you that I wanna ride you so bad that I ache all over but on the other hand I can tell you easily that I love you. Considering how little we see each other I really can't believe my feelings for you. Sexually, physically, mentally and emotionally. My next song will be about our crazy love. " :lol: (probably a Giggs) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Is he playing 3 at the back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 What on earth was that today? Ultra defensive tactics against an average Championship team. No wonder our away form has gone to shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I don't think it's ultra defensive. I would say Cabaye isn't playing aggressive enough. The formation isn't that bad, but certain players (HBA, Shola, Cabaye) let us down massively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Just a typical cup performance with players not looking up for it tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Played Shola i wait for the ball to hit my boot Ameobi tonight...unforgiveable. Sort yourself out man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hughton Upgrade out in Round 4. Hughton in Round 5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Worst subs I've ever seen tbh. No hyperbole about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice idea the tenerife trip. Not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Played Shola as a lone striker and surprisingly we didn't score. Who'd have thought? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 He had better hold his hands up and take the fucking blame, looking for a draw never works and even more so without Tiote, Cole & Taylor. Utter stupidity, saying to everyone we don't have enough to go way to Brighton and win. So fucking angry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 How many more matches is he gonna fuck up? I know we're 6th in the league but he's not this tactical genius and his substitutions are verging on insanity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 He keeps trying to be clever tactically but just keeps on ending up like a complete mug, the number of managers who have handed him his arse tactically this season is embarrassing. This is twice now we've went out to lower league sides under Pardew and this is unacceptable. I'd replace him after the season ends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We had more than a good enough side to beat them today, no point blaming pards for everything. The players didnt look fussed atall. Best missed sitters, Barfa was quiet, they packed their area & the ref gave us nowt. Oh well, move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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