Optimistic Nut Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 If we can get 11 points from the next 6 games we'll have had a good start imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Understand the annoyance in his repeated comments about expecting bids, but maybe he is also putting pressure on the board as well to only except an "Andy Carroll" type bid (which I guess didn't come in during this window) and if we don't move forward - it's only a matter of time before ambitious players are off without credible investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 If we can get 11 points from the next 6 games we'll have had a good start imo. Just had a look at the games, well capable of that tbh wouldn't be surprised if we got more than that either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Pardew out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Parbeeew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuneaton Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 geezer, we need tohold on to this bloke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 What's the news regarding the charge? Either there hasn't been anything yet or it's slipped by me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 What's the news regarding the charge? Either there hasn't been anything yet or it's slipped by me. Think his hearing is during the international break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I wasn't happy with his latest statement that the fans should realize this was a good window and him firmly standing in the Mike and Decka's corner. I get it that there are two sides of the coin and that some (even on this board) do feel that it was a good window because we kept all our main players, but as manager there is no need for him to take sides and make us realize things which really sounds condescending. Whatever his intention was, lost some respect for him with that statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I wasn't happy with his latest statement that the fans should realize this was a good window and him firmly standing in the Mike and Decka's corner. I get it that there are two sides of the coin and that some (even on this board) do feel that it was a good window because we kept all our main players, but as manager there is no need for him to take sides and make us realize things which really sounds condescending. Whatever his intention was, lost some respect for him with that statement. How the fuck is that "taking sides"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I wasn't happy with his latest statement that the fans should realize this was a good window and him firmly standing in the Mike and Decka's corner. I get it that there are two sides of the coin and that some (even on this board) do feel that it was a good window because we kept all our main players, but as manager there is no need for him to take sides and make us realize things which really sounds condescending. Whatever his intention was, lost some respect for him with that statement. How the f*** is that "taking sides"? Err perhaps because Mike and Decka obviously think that what we have is sufficient to carry us through to January. Unless you're suggesting that they are looking on gleefully whilst sabotaging us. And absolutely no need with the fucking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Personally think that it's cowardice going 4-4-2 all of the time. I know Pardew likes to keep things safe, but I think we look better defensively when we play 4-3-3 as we keep the ball better, and due to the central midfielders the back four has more protection at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Change the formation, you twat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I still don't understand why he plays 442 every fucking match, every time we do we end up playing poorly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I still don't understand why he plays 442 every fucking match, every time we do we end up playing poorly. Because he's an over-cautious twat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Realist Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Said it in the MDT - if we're not motivated and pushed to beat this Villa side with a 4-4-2, then 4-3-3 isn't going to change much IMO. Any Pardew criticism should start with an inquiry as to our philosophy and mentality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I still don't understand why he plays 442 every fucking match, every time we do we end up playing poorly. Because he's an over-cautious twat. Nice to see he has built up some good will with our best finish for years last season We have had plenty of possesion, a load of corners, Ben Arfa hasn't been stuck to one position. I prefer 4-3-3 like most but playing 4-4-2 isn't why we aren't clicking today, the amount of shit corners/set pieces are a much bigger concern and no formation is going to change that. Really not sure what they coach into these lads for set pieces but we have some really talented players who for some reason are absolutely pathetic at kicking a deal ball into a reasonable area of the box, it either hits the first man in the shins or one of ours are desperately chasing to stop it going out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 We don't have the delivery to play 4-4-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Fucking bullshit this, Alan. Can't be blamed for the lack of transfers and i bet he's as annoyed as us, but this system is a bag of shit and it's plain to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I still don't understand why he plays 442 every fucking match, every time we do we end up playing poorly. Because he's an over-cautious twat. Nice to see he has built up some good will with our best finish for years last season We have had plenty of possesion, a load of corners, Ben Arfa hasn't been stuck to one position. I prefer 4-3-3 like most but playing 4-4-2 isn't why we aren't clicking today, the amount of shit corners/set pieces are a much bigger concern and no formation is going to change that. Really not sure what they coach into these lads for set pieces but we have some really talented players who for some reason are absolutely pathetic at kicking a deal ball into a reasonable area of the box, it either hits the first man in the shins or one of ours are desperately chasing to stop it going out. We shouldn't be relying on set pieces though. The formation at the time being is far more of a concern for me than set piece delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Playing 4-4-2 over 4-3-3 is this season's Gabriel Obertan > HBA tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Aye, worrying if we're leaning on corners and free kicks as even last year, our set pieces were largely unfit for purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Aye, worrying if we're leaning on corners and free kicks as even last year, our set pieces were largely unfit for purpose. "The perfect corner" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Never mind the perfect corner, I'd be content just to beat the first defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 yeah shocking corners considering we win so many Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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