Alan Pardew

[Minhosa]

He's simply the spiv of the owner and always will be. Probably not a bad bloke and would be decent company over a pint or two but he's definitely 'one of them'. Really dubious as to how and why he got the job, his intentions, his orders and ideas for moving this club forward.

 

I honestly think he's been given the job of overseeing the pruning of the wage bill whilst raising as much cash as possible in the process. Cutting costs (ie the wage bill) and maximise the income.

 

I've become very cynical under these cunts.    

 

Good post. In total agreement with that.

 

I'll never warm to the cunt after the manner of his appointment, he's lied from day one and is absolutely 'one of them'.

 

He's been incentivised to lower the wage bill without a doubt.

 

[Guest sicko2ndbest]

Video of him and Craver calming crowd down

 

http://nufc.nu/

[Optimistic Nut]

Sounds like he tried 4-2-3-1 last night, will be interesting to see if this is the new way of playing that he was mentioning and that we'll try this in the U.S too or whether it was just an experiment.

 

 

All being well we should see

 

Krul

Simp Colo Tayl Jose

Cabaye Tiote

Marveux HBA Jonas

Ba

 

v Arsenal

 

I think we'll still see Barton where Marveaux is there, and have no problem with that.

[Guest sicko2ndbest]

Sounds like he tried 4-2-3-1 last night, will be interesting to see if this is the new way of playing that he was mentioning and that we'll try this in the U.S too or whether it was just an experiment.

 

 

All being well we should see

 

Krul

Simp Colo Tayl Jose

Cabaye Tiote

Marveux HBA Jonas

Ba

 

v Arsenal

 

I think we'll still see Barton where Marveaux is there, and have no problem with that.

 

Think your right, forgot about Barton

[Ishmael]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Had me choking on my toast.

[Optimistic Nut]

Getting to the stage where if we play an attractive game like it looks as if we're setting up to do, I couldn't give a fuck what he says. We're a striker away from a very good season imo.

[biggs]

Getting to the stage where if we play an attractive game like it looks as if we're setting up to do, I couldn't give a f*** what he says. We're a striker away from a very good season imo.

Yes and thats the crux of the matter a damn good front man or rely on Ba or another to fill in depending on formation ,my guess depending on the opposition one up front for away games and 2 @ home but all depends on the opposition as we have more flair in midfield hopefully for more goals.

[Disco]

I'd still like to see us play 2 up top at home. The vast majority of our big wins & decent performances came with this formation. Might as well have a go at home as with the crowd behind the team and playing in an in your face style we can beat anyone at home IMO.

[Beren]

I'd still like to see us play 2 up top at home. The vast majority of our big wins & decent performances came with this formation. Might as well have a go at home as with the crowd behind the team and playing in an in your face style we can beat anyone at home IMO.

 

I'm inclined to agree - in the build up to this season, playing two strikers up front seems to have been very much overlooked so far. Maybe because our midfield is now burgeoning with creativity (with the return of HBA and the arrival of Cabaye/Marveaux) and our options up top look unsatisfactory, but in terms of the shape of the team - I don't think the personnel of the squad should dictate the make-up of our first eleven.

 

Obviously we don't know how everyone will gel, but I'd be inclined to start the season like this:

 

Barton    Tiote        Cabaye          Jonas

 

              Ba/Best          HBA*

 

(With HBA as an out and out striker, not playing off Ba/Best, or in the hole).

 

Subs: Marveaux, Ameobis, Ferguson...

 

[Guest Antec]

Lua Lua gone, another two knackered already

 

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/black-white/magpies_hit_by_duo_s_injuries_1_3585342

 

Magpies hit by duo’s injuries

 

INJURY ... Newcastle youngster Shane Ferguson.

 

 

Published on Saturday 16 July 2011 12:00

 

ALAN Pardew fears Shane Ferguson and Danny Guthrie are out of Newcastle United’s tour of the United States.

 

The pair picked up injuries in last night’s 2-0 win over Darlington at the Northern Echo Arena.

 

Guthrie hobbled off early in the game after suffering an ankle problem, and Ferguson didn’t appear for the second half after picking up a leg injury.

 

And Pardew admitted Ferguson and Guthrie are likely to miss the three-game tour in an early blow.

 

“It looks like we’ve lost Danny Guthrie and Fergie,” Pardew told the Gazette.

 

“We really needed those two in the group. That cuts our numbers down – I don’t think they’ll make it.”

 

Pardew is already without Joey Barton and Nile Ranger, whose applications for work visa were turned down by the United States Embassy in London.

 

And winger Kazenga LuaLua today joined Brighton and Hove Albion on loan until December 31.

[colinmk]

Shows how thin and lacking in depth our squad really is.

[Guest Antec]

Shows how thin and lacking in depth our squad really is.

 

If it wasn't obvious before, it should be now. NUFC = injury hotspot

[Guest neesy111]

I'd still like to see us play 2 up top at home. The vast majority of our big wins & decent performances came with this formation. Might as well have a go at home as with the crowd behind the team and playing in an in your face style we can beat anyone at home IMO.

 

We should play 442 when we can home and away and 4411 when it's appropriate especially away from home.

[Guest TheSummerOf69]

He'll probably go 4-2-3-1 for Arsenal and the Mackems, even if he does look to 4-4-2 for later home games.

Unless we sign a top class forward.  

 

He might start with Jonas if Marveux ain't fit, but he'll probably look to his signing as his first choice...

 

 

                         Krul

  Simpson  Saylor  Colo  (Enrique-replacement... unless they leave it too late. Again.)

               Cabaye    Tiote

      Barton        HBA        Marveux

                          Ba

 

 

                       Forster

            Raylor  Willo  Kadar  Perch

Gosling / Guthrie / Loven / Jonas / Ferguson

                 Shola / Best (or newbie)

[Sifu]

Shows how thin and lacking in depth our squad really is.

 

[biggs]

Shows how thin and lacking in depth our squad really is.

 

If it wasn't obvious before, it should be now. NUFC = injury hotspot

No but when they both come back its like 2 new signings we will get told

[Yorkie]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Had me choking on my toast.

 

Chew your food then.

[Colocho]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Fortunately, i think he's a reasonable manager with enough of the club/supporters' best interests at heart. Probably his own reputation too, which is equally as important.

 

And seeing as the ownership will find reason to rock the boat for any 'genuine' appointment they make, Pardew + Ashley/Llambias is probably the most suitable formula at the moment. I think Pardew will be here for as long as they are. Providing we're, at the very least, clear of relegation and just ticking along, the guys at the top won't find a reason to sack him.

 

The near future is so up in the air. I honestly can't predict what's going to happen next season, or the ones after. Given the blatant void of any ambition whatsoever (and by that i mean the reluctance to spend), i think it's most likely that we'll only make it back into Europe more by chance and graft, than through genuine planning.

 

Fairly sure the Cockney Mafia's blueprint is to decorate the club as an attractive proposition financially, and footballing success won't depend on that.

 

But i don't mind Pardew.

 

Aren't Llambias and Pardew mates from Llambias' days running casinos?

[quayside]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Fortunately, i think he's a reasonable manager with enough of the club/supporters' best interests at heart. Probably his own reputation too, which is equally as important.

 

And seeing as the ownership will find reason to rock the boat for any 'genuine' appointment they make, Pardew + Ashley/Llambias is probably the most suitable formula at the moment. I think Pardew will be here for as long as they are. Providing we're, at the very least, clear of relegation and just ticking along, the guys at the top won't find a reason to sack him.

 

The near future is so up in the air. I honestly can't predict what's going to happen next season, or the ones after. Given the blatant void of any ambition whatsoever (and by that i mean the reluctance to spend), i think it's most likely that we'll only make it back into Europe more by chance and graft, than through genuine planning.

 

Fairly sure the Cockney Mafia's blueprint is to decorate the club as an attractive proposition financially, and footballing success won't depend on that.

 

But i don't mind Pardew.

 

Aren't Llambias and Pardew mates from Llambias' days running casinos?

 

That has been a popular rumour but if there is any proof I haven't seen it. Llambias is a West Ham fan and probably knew of Pardew through that connection.

[Guest neesy111]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Fortunately, i think he's a reasonable manager with enough of the club/supporters' best interests at heart. Probably his own reputation too, which is equally as important.

 

And seeing as the ownership will find reason to rock the boat for any 'genuine' appointment they make, Pardew + Ashley/Llambias is probably the most suitable formula at the moment. I think Pardew will be here for as long as they are. Providing we're, at the very least, clear of relegation and just ticking along, the guys at the top won't find a reason to sack him.

 

The near future is so up in the air. I honestly can't predict what's going to happen next season, or the ones after. Given the blatant void of any ambition whatsoever (and by that i mean the reluctance to spend), i think it's most likely that we'll only make it back into Europe more by chance and graft, than through genuine planning.

 

Fairly sure the Cockney Mafia's blueprint is to decorate the club as an attractive proposition financially, and footballing success won't depend on that.

 

But i don't mind Pardew.

 

Aren't Llambias and Pardew mates from Llambias' days running casinos?

 

Pardew said he had met Llambias on 8 occasions during his 1st press conference.

[Guest TheSummerOf69]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Fortunately, i think he's a reasonable manager with enough of the club/supporters' best interests at heart. Probably his own reputation too, which is equally as important.

 

And seeing as the ownership will find reason to rock the boat for any 'genuine' appointment they make, Pardew + Ashley/Llambias is probably the most suitable formula at the moment. I think Pardew will be here for as long as they are. Providing we're, at the very least, clear of relegation and just ticking along, the guys at the top won't find a reason to sack him.

 

The near future is so up in the air. I honestly can't predict what's going to happen next season, or the ones after. Given the blatant void of any ambition whatsoever (and by that i mean the reluctance to spend), i think it's most likely that we'll only make it back into Europe more by chance and graft, than through genuine planning.

 

Fairly sure the Cockney Mafia's blueprint is to decorate the club as an attractive proposition financially, and footballing success won't depend on that.

 

But i don't mind Pardew.

 

Aren't Llambias and Pardew mates from Llambias' days running casinos?

 

Pardew said he had met Llambias on 8 occasions during his 1st press conference.

 

(...And mostly at charidee do's). He also said he'd had no contact about the toon job despite the contrary evidence of his odds at the bookies tumbling while Chris Hughton was still in situ.

 

Meh.

 

 

[Minhosa]

It's becoming as clear as day, for me, that Pardew is just another one of the COCKNEY MAFIA . I don't particularly like the term but it's the only one to use so you know what i'm talking about. Looking into his more recent batches of quotes, it's obvious that he's reading from the same hymn-book as Ashley and Llambias. I don't know what their affiliations are away from football, but there must be some sort of previous relationship there and they've offered him a big break cos they 'trust' him.

 

Fortunately, i think he's a reasonable manager with enough of the club/supporters' best interests at heart. Probably his own reputation too, which is equally as important.

 

And seeing as the ownership will find reason to rock the boat for any 'genuine' appointment they make, Pardew + Ashley/Llambias is probably the most suitable formula at the moment. I think Pardew will be here for as long as they are. Providing we're, at the very least, clear of relegation and just ticking along, the guys at the top won't find a reason to sack him.

 

The near future is so up in the air. I honestly can't predict what's going to happen next season, or the ones after. Given the blatant void of any ambition whatsoever (and by that i mean the reluctance to spend), i think it's most likely that we'll only make it back into Europe more by chance and graft, than through genuine planning.

 

Fairly sure the Cockney Mafia's blueprint is to decorate the club as an attractive proposition financially, and footballing success won't depend on that.

 

But i don't mind Pardew.

 

Aren't Llambias and Pardew mates from Llambias' days running casinos?

 

Pardew said he had met Llambias on 8 occasions during his 1st press conference.

 

(...And mostly at charidee do's). He also said he'd had no contact about the toon job despite the contrary evidence of his odds at the bookies tumbling while Chris Hughton was still in situ.

 

Meh.

 

And Golfmag confirming Pardew was in the running months before his appointment. Double Meh.

 

[Guest TheSummerOf69]

 

There were rumours that he got the job so that he could pay back gambling debts to his employers (probably based on people not being able to find another reason for jettisoning a successful and popular manager for a failure from the 3rd division).

[AyeDubbleYoo]

He was hardly going to say "yes, I've been angling after Chris Hughton's job for weeks". Anyway, surely the club is wise to line up a replacement for Hughton if they know they're going to sack him - would be much worse to fire him and not have any idea who would be coming in.

[Minhosa]

He was hardly going to say "yes, I've been angling after Chris Hughton's job for weeks". Anyway, surely the club is wise to line up a replacement for Hughton if they know they're going to sack him - would be much worse to fire him and not have any idea who would be coming in.

 

They had known for months they were going to sack him and Alan Pardew is the best they could come up with?

 

Bollocks. His apppintment, and the reasons for it, are obvious.