Sifu Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The full article in the Telegraph isn't a bad read like. It's quite positive stuff. Okay, some of the stuff he does say (primarily what he said about potential bids for our big players) is uncalled for but I do like the sound of Pardew's long-term aspirations. Pardew does have a certain way of handling the press, sometimes he handles them brilliantly but at other times, he probably gives them some (maybe too much) ammunition to write some sort of shite. But, it is only one side to Pardew so I'm not too worried as such about what he says from time to time. It's what happens on the pitch that matters. So really, in the end, it's a case of actions speaking louder than words. His actions this season have certainly ranged from brilliant to shite/bizarre. The promise of "carpet football" hasn't really been fulfilled, we have seen glimpses of it but quite simply, there hasn't been enough of it. He has got us to 6th in the table with 12 games to go, so something (or some of his "actions") is/are working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He'll be a very easy guy for people to turn on if the results do go to shit. Doesn't come across well at all in the press. I actually appreciated his comments earlier in the season, he admitted that our success was built on defending well and admitted when we weren't up to it. The thing is though we haven't progressed from that at all and he knows it, he's in full on Allardyce mode and it started with the comments about the Liverpool game where he said we controlled the game. We were fucking diabolical. Anyway, stop the patter, play some football and it speaks for itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Another Pardew interview.....another set of musings about losing our best players. We get it Alan, shut the f*** up. Funnily enough one of our best players is on the bench every week while Ryan Taylor and Obertan get games, there's quite a lot you can do to keep a hold of that one. another thread . . . . . another set of musings . . . . that turn into talking about Ben Arfa. There is no escape! It was relevant imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He doesn't say much wrong at all in that Telegraph article. I'm not sure if it's normal for a manager's every word to be pulled apart and ridiculed, especially when he's got us so high in the league, but it seems a bit much to me. He doesn't really say anything wrong, but if there's a bandwagon to be leapt on.. Are you happy with the manager making comments this often about players leaving? I don't see what the purpose of it is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just want to see us play football on Sunday. Sunday is definitely one of those days where the result is more important than the football but I really really hope we see some glimmer of a style of play for over 5 mins. Let's get the ball down Pards and beta them due to our technically better players, not down to the fact that Ba nails one in from a ridiculous angle and Colo/Krul save us at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just want to see us play football tomorrow. Tomorrow is definitely one of those days where the result is more important than the football but I really really hope we see some glimmer of a style of play for over 5 mins. Let's get the ball down Pards and beta them due to our technically better players, not down to the fact that Ba nails one in from a ridiculous angle and Colo/Krul save us at the back I'd prefer we did it on matchday than in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just want to see us play football tomorrow. Tomorrow is definitely one of those days where the result is more important than the football but I really really hope we see some glimmer of a style of play for over 5 mins. Let's get the ball down Pards and beta them due to our technically better players, not down to the fact that Ba nails one in from a ridiculous angle and Colo/Krul save us at the back I'd prefer we did it on matchday than in training. Fair point, my head's not right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He doesn't say much wrong at all in that Telegraph article. I'm not sure if it's normal for a manager's every word to be pulled apart and ridiculed, especially when he's got us so high in the league, but it seems a bit much to me. He doesn't really say anything wrong, but if there's a bandwagon to be leapt on.. Are you happy with the manager making comments this often about players leaving? I don't see what the purpose of it is? To alert other clubs they are for sale? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I understand he has flaws but I'm cringing when i read some of the comments made towards our manager. He's not perfect, but some of the shit spouted in here in pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I agree. I have faith in him to have us right for Sunday too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I understand he has flaws but I'm cringing when i read some of the comments made towards our manager. He's not perfect, but some of the s*** spouted in here in pathetic. I'm interested to see these comments (srs) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaVaVoom Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He has done well so far, he gets stick, some warranted (Tactics at times and handling Barfa) and some of it isnt. Thats standard with any manager really. We have to remember we are 6th and serious contenders for a european spot regardless of how good our football has been. Thinking of it now though, we are where we are whilst playing average and riding our luck...SHOULD we nail a good brand of football and play it consistently then we can acheive even more. AP is right, next 6 are crucial, the next two are goliath...2 wins or a win and a draw would really set us up for an exciting run in and chase for a european place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 We're a win off 4th place pts & nearly a third of the poll thinks we're doing just "OK", with another 14 thinking thats crap or worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I agree. I have faith in him to have us right for Sunday too. I don't, I think the fans will though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I understand he has flaws but I'm cringing when i read some of the comments made towards our manager. He's not perfect, but some of the s*** spouted in here in pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I agree. I have faith in him to have us right for Sunday too. I don't, I think the fans will though. Fair enough. The fans will be in fine form come Sunday imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'd like to go on record and say I couldn't give a fuck how we perform on sunday, 3 points is all I care about in this particular fixture. Although if we do play well and put in a good performance, there will be a few brucie bonous points coming Pardew's way from me. If no performance but a win, there will be no complaints though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I fear the reaction Pardew could receive should we be defeated. Will be an embarassing response I fear. Chances of that happening though are canny slim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Oddly enough, I could stomach defeat if we played really well and put in a decent performance from a footballing perspective. Its defeats that could have been avoided that I cannot accept or defeats that were self imposed. I do fear a defeat mind, hopefully though we can get the 3 points. I hate these games by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He doesn't say much wrong at all in that Telegraph article. I'm not sure if it's normal for a manager's every word to be pulled apart and ridiculed, especially when he's got us so high in the league, but it seems a bit much to me. He doesn't really say anything wrong, but if there's a bandwagon to be leapt on.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Oddly enough, I could stomach defeat if we played really well and put in a decent performance from a footballing perspective. Its defeats that could have been avoided that I cannot accept or defeats that were self imposed. I do fear a defeat mind, hopefully though we can get the 3 points. I hate these games by the way. We'll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'd like to go on record and say I couldn't give a fuck how we perform on sunday, 3 points is all I care about in this particular fixture. Oddly enough, I could stomach defeat if we played really well and put in a decent performance from a footballing perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 12 minutes We all say daft things from time to time tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 How the fuck is it even possible to do that within the space of 12 minutes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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