Alan Pardew

[JH]

It's my guess that he's picked Pardew cause he sees him as a very similar character. Pardew blossomed late in the game (he was still a window cleaner when other players were at academies). He didn't start playing at a good level (Palace) till he was 25. Ashley sees him as someone (like himself) who has worked his way up and against the odds. I think this is at the root of why he has gone for Pardew. He feels they are both similar characters who have come through the hard knocks. Also casue he sees some of himself in Pardew he is no threat to his ego and also someone easier to read.

 

Or maybe it's because they're casino buddies and Pardew needed a job?

[Ronaldo]

I reckon Fabregash would knock you out.

 

I reckon Tintin would have you.

 

Boro Tintin, or regular Tintin?

[Hudson]

I reckon Fabregash would knock you out.

 

I reckon Tintin would have you.

 

Boro Tintin, or regular Tintin?

 

both together

 

[Ash]

After plenty of thought, I'm willing to give him a chance and get behind him. It's not ideal but has to be done in my opinion.

 

That could change if he plays Alan Smith today though.

[Optimistic Nut]

I'm behind the players not him. It'll take a lot for me to change that opinion.

[Optimistic Nut]

I'm behind the players not him. It'll take a lot for me to change that opinion.

[Ash]

I'm behind the players not him. It'll take a lot for me to change that opinion.

 

I see what you're saying but I think they kind of come hand-in-hand. I want the team to do well and regardless of how badly Hughton was treated, I'm not bothered who the manager is as long as they deliver.

[Ryan_Taylor]

Howay then Alan, all your experience. 3 points please

[Decky]

Isnt Beardsley in charge for todays game?

[Dokko]

Isnt Beardsley in charge for this?

 

No. Pardew will take advice but he wants to be in charge.

 

Fair play in that respects, most managers would leave a certain defeat to the caretaker nevermind with all the hostility.

 

 

[Optimistic Nut]

Bet after half an hour Gullit will come down into the dugout and substitute Guthrie himself. And Xisco will score as we lose 4-1.

[Pilko]

It'll be interesting if anyone frozen out by Hughton features today - may go some way to explaining why CH was so opposed to having him as his number 2.

[Ash]

It'll be interesting if anyone frozen out by Hughton features today - may go some way to explaining why CH was so opposed to having him as his number 2.

 

Would be nice to see Vuckic on the bench, if he's fit of course.

[huss9]

vuckic > guthrie > smith

[Thespence]

IPardew blossomed late in the game (he was still a window cleaner when other players were at academies).

 

He was a glazier not a window cleaner.

[Optimistic Nut]

Joined the wrong United then.

[eaststar]

Pardews doesn't compare to hughton as a human being. Let's hope he is a decent football manager

[themanupstairs]

Joined the wrong United then.

 

 

 

[Dave]

http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/sport/video_audio/61904.html

Without raising expectations in the short term - because I think that would be unfair - certainly in the next couple of years the target is a trophy. If one comes before that then we'll obviously grab it with both hands if the opportunity comes.

 

[Robster]

Fucking hell

[jdckelly]

what the fuck is a trophy

[Weezertron]

What a winnit.

[BlueStar]

Supermac is on stage at the Centurion, slagging off the appointment to a largely disinterested crowd, claiming the decision was made ages ago, talking about pardew losing.dressing rooms, casino buddies etc.

[Pilko]

Hope Pardew doesn't play shola

[KaKa]

Hope Pardew doesn't play shola

 

Would go a good way to gaining my respect if he didn't that's for sure.