quayside Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I think Pardew's relationship with the Board is bound to be a bit different. Ashley has stuck his neck out and taken a risk, going against all popular judgement. He's the manager that Ashley has singled out as his choice, whereas every other manager has been someone that he's had to accept through circumstances. Ashley has double the reason for not wanting Pardew to fail. You could say that Keegan was also Ashley's choice, but he was brought in at a point of emergency, with the flawed logic that he would keep the support onside whilst the slow process of rebuilding began. It was a choice based on what had happened in the past, and lacked courage. Even Keegan wasn't Ashley's first choice at the time, Redknapp was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 The most encouraging thing for me is the way the players are talking about him. They seem to like him and are enjoying training, and that is by far the most important thing. As a person he seems alright and I don't resent him for taking the job but I still miss wor Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 The most encouraging thing for me is the way the players are talking about him. They seem to like him and are enjoying training, and that is by far the most important thing. As a person he seems alright and I don't resent him for taking the job but I still miss wor Chris. The players have said good things about every single incoming manager up to and including Souness or Kinnear. I wouldn't put much stock into it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedder Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Saw Pardew on SSN yesterday, looks like he's aged 5 years in the 2 weeks he's been here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Saw Pardew on SSN yesterday, looks like he's aged 5 years in the 2 weeks he's been here! Aye, Taylors spunk is doing nowt for his complexion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Saw Pardew on SSN yesterday, looks like he's aged 5 years in the 2 weeks he's been here! Probably some insurance scam where he fakes his death and claims the life insurance, to pay off Mike Ashley. He'll be found in Panama in 15 years time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 The most encouraging thing for me is the way the players are talking about him. They seem to like him and are enjoying training, and that is by far the most important thing. As a person he seems alright and I don't resent him for taking the job but I still miss wor Chris. I think we all miss CH and he will always be highly regarded for what he did for us. Alan Pardew has always been very highly thought of by professionals and other coaches and it's no surprise that he is getting the players on side. It's very early days but so far he has handled himself impeccably and is going about the job the right way, in what were initially extremely difficult circumstances. I admire that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Wegner is not a fan http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/resources/2006/11/angrycoaches.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 He'd at least heard of Benayoun when to be fair to the bloke, Shepherd hadn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 He'd at least heard of Benayoun when to be fair to the bloke, Shepherd hadn't. that's no barometer to measure footballing knowledge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I just remembered that quote from 2005 when we were linked with him from Racing Santander before West Ham got him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Decent selection imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Yeah. It's 4-5-1 and although we're at home, Man City have got enough steel to win the midfield battle. I feel more confident of us grinding out a result with Barton, Nolan and Tiote all in the mix. If it's still neck-and-neck, we can bring Ranger on in typical fashion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Lucky break in his debut. Time for the meltdown that a club run like ours deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Nolan up front just doesn't work. Hopefully after today he's realised that, as the formation was too negative from the off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Decent selection imo. You're wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Nolan up front just doesn't work. Hopefully after today he's realised that, as the formation was too negative from the off. Agreed, I can't understand going 5 in the middle and we paid for it from the off. We would have been much better off if we'd played our own game and gave them more to think about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Nolan up front just doesn't work. Hopefully after today he's realised that, as the formation was too negative from the off. Agreed, I can't understand going 5 in the middle and we paid for it from the off. We would have been much better off if we'd played our own game and gave them more to think about. clearly our midfields fault for the 2 goals at the start... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 clearly our midfields fault for the 2 goals at the start... Is that what I said? We packed the midfield and didn't have enough outlets up front, you may have noticed that we had our best play when we went 2 up front and took the game further up the field for longer periods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Nolan up front is too easy to mark. It negates almost all of the positives about his play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Yep, when Nolan dropped back into midfield he actually started to look dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Nolan up front is too easy to mark. It negates almost all of the positives about his play. His pace today seemed worse than normal, God know what his calorie intake had been like these last few days. It was like watching the QE2 doing sea trials today when he tried to change direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I want him to try Best at some points Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I want him to try Best at some points I hope that you're waiting a long time before that happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Decent selection imo. You're wrong. Out of interest did you say this before the game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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