Elliottman Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Jumping on every word. If he's going to say that Shola was terrific against Everton then what exactly do you expect? Maybe he should say Williamson reminded him of Baresi to give him a boost, or say Danny Simpson makes Debuchy look p*ss poor, or say our form is fantastic and that we're closing in on the title race? I don't understand this attitude that seems to promote the manager saying ridiculous things in public, as if it's a good thing, or because "everyone does it", even though they don't. If someone on here said the things about Shola that Pardew does, they'd be seen as a bit mental. The manager makes Cronky look like Ameobi's arch nemesis. If we were sitting 5th you would barley bat an eyelid at him praising one of his players. I understand if he was giving the whole 'Thank Mr Ashley' talk, but he said he thought Shola had a good game, big deal - really? And? Last season our results papered over the cracks, I spoke to quite alot of people who voiced concern over our playing style and said it wasnt sustainable - but how can you argue with the results at the time? Quite a bit of water has passed under the bridge since then, are we not in a position to re-evaluate yet? We're talking about a comment about Shola, not the position the club is in. “I thought Shola was terrific. He wasn’t in the starting line-up when we did the team, but he came in, and I was proud of him. That one line is such a big deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 If we were sitting 5th, one of two things would be happening. 1. Shola wouldn't be playing. 2. Shola would be playing well enough to warrant the praise. Neither are true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yeah he's an idiot in the press and it makes me angry but what happens on the pitch is much much more aggravating, ultimately I can shrug off silly media remarks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Jumping on every word. If he's going to say that Shola was terrific against Everton then what exactly do you expect? Maybe he should say Williamson reminded him of Baresi to give him a boost, or say Danny Simpson makes Debuchy look piss poor, or say our form is fantastic and that we're closing in on the title race? I don't understand this attitude that seems to promote the manager saying ridiculous things in public, as if it's a good thing, or because "everyone does it", even though they don't. If someone on here said the things about Shola that Pardew does, they'd be seen as a bit mental. The manager makes Cronky look like Ameobi's arch nemesis. That's the difference though isn't it? Pardew is talking to the press, not just ranting off on and internet forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 So because it's in public, he's ok to say things that make him look incredibly stupid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 No, people just need to take the comments with a pinch of salt and see them for what they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggenberger Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 So because it's in public, he's ok to say things that make him look incredibly stupid? appearently. And he maybe he was asked specifically if he thought Shola did well and if he was proud of him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggenberger Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 No, people just need to take the comments with a pinch of salt and see them for what they are and what are they then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 No, people just need to take the comments with a pinch of salt and see them for what they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 No, people just need to take the comments with a pinch of salt and see them for what they are and what are they then? A confidence boost to our only other striker. Shola looks much better in games against Sunderland, that's because he has a good record there and everyone wanks over him. He had one of his best spells under Roeder when we needed to give him a run of games and he knew he wouldn't instantly be hoyed out of the side. He has spent his whole career knowing he is second choice and as soon as someone gets fit again he is straight back on the bench. If Cisse gets crocked before (if) we sign a replacement then we are relying solely on Shola Is it any shock the manager is bigging him up in public? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shola didn't actually play half as badly as people on here make out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Imma just go ahead and guess that most people don't give a shit about a one-sentence comment by Pardew on Shola Ameobi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shola didn't actually play half as badly as people on here make out. He was a solitary number 9 who offered no threat towards the Everton goal all game. His only use is bringing down long balls and shielding it from defenders high up the pitch, a trait that is completely useless when our other striker is on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shola didn't actually play half as badly as people on here make out. He did look useful for the first half an hour or so. After that though, he was woeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shola didn't actually play half as badly as people on here make out. He was a solitary number 9 who offered no threat towards the Everton goal all game. His only use is bringing down long balls and shielding it from defenders high up the pitch, a trait that is completely useless when our other striker is on the wing. Not quite sure what you were expecting from him to be honest.. I am not Shola's biggest fan and I certainly think that Pardew made a huge error in starting him, but I thought he played ok. He held the ball up well and brought other players into the game. He created that chance for himself when he brought the ball down and flicked the ball just wide of the post. Our goal was created directly as a result of his physical presence and he defended well from Everton's set plays. Yeah, he wasn't brilliant (he never is), but his performance was nowhere near as bad as people are making out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shola looked knackered after 25 mins on Wednesday never mind two ganes in four days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Not quite sure what you were expecting from him to be honest.. I am not Shola's biggest fan and I certainly think that Pardew made a huge error in starting him, but I thought he played ok. He held the ball up well and brought other players into the game. He created that chance for himself when he brought the ball down and flicked the ball just wide of the post. Our goal was created directly as a result of his physical presence and he defended well from Everton's set plays. Yeah, he wasn't brilliant (he never is), but his performance was nowhere near as bad as people are making out. He was garbage and I would have said the same if he played like that for a pub team, never mind a Premiership team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Imma just go ahead and guess that most people don't give a shit about a one-sentence comment by Pardew on Shola Ameobi. aye, pardew's always been a gobshite so don't really pay that much attention to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shola never plays well when he starts. Umpteen managers put him on as a sub and he does well and they're then fooled into starting him the next game. It NEVER works and managers NEVER seem to pick up on this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I agree with the majority of this article, maybe not the bit about Debuchy be solution to all our problems, but a good read overall I don't think he was answering the question about the long balls this season when he was talking about Debuchy, that's probably just some creative editing. Shame we don't have any real quotes about why we have played long ball so much, that would have given some actual insight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 outplayed well again, got no shape no tactics just hope the players do him a favour....the team needs help. Santon has been overplayed the lad looks tired give him a rest.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicken little Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 outplayed well again we're only half an hour in ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Has to go, everything is an utter shambles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Can we seriously consider sacking this fraud...it is painted in the skies how his teams do in his second season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Fuck off, Alan. Good lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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