Spudil Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm not here to defend Pardew, . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Doesn't look like he's been asked about Sissoko and Cabaye, again. Shame, it's an issue that seems to be gathering more and more pace on Twitter etc. but he's not quizzed on it. Whats this about? I'm going to guess he's on about Sissoko and Cabaye's roles in the team. Most want Cabaye pushed forward from his current position and Sissoko moved back from his current position but Pards seems to want to persist with Sissoko behind Cisse and Cabaye practically next to Taylor. Again, that wasn't the case in our last game. First half, it looked like Cabaye had more licence to get forward. He ended up playing a key part in our goal and almost getting a couple himself. Yes, second half it went to s**** and most of our lot were far deeper than they should have been. I'm not here to defend Pardew, I wouldn't want to, but the bollocks being spouted is painful to have to read. That's the first time he's found space further up the pitch in a long while, but they played a 2 man midfield in the first half, it wouldn't be daft to suggest there was more space for him to get in to because of that. It's not bollocks to suggest he's been too deep for us for too long either, and I seriously doubt it's the player's choice considering he's an attack-minded midfielder. Edit: And, it's an utterly pointless compromise too. Would it not be better to simply play Cabaye in the position where he's shown himself to be most effective for us, and Sissoko in the one where he made his name? Cabaye may have been given more license to get forward, which hasn't actually been proven true yet, but we've all seen that he struggles to impose himself in games where he's either overrun or is struggling to find or make space in areas where he can do damage (the 2 usually coincide), it's very likely that's still going to be a problem playing where he is, even if he has been told he can get forward more. Adding to that, Pardew's also recently said he's afraid Cabaye is close to physical and mental burnout, surely then it would be even more stupid to add to his responsibilities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Not that it matters at all but I'm always taken aback when I hear people calling Pardew a 'nice' guy. By nice I mean someone who seems to get on well with all the players as opposed to someone like say Souness where factions developed. He seems to do well on that front it's the rest of it which is starting to raise questions. You'll find long term that he has had a major bust up with Coloccini despite the nonsense that is being spouted about back injuries and so forth. One player who clearly wants to be somewhere else anyway? Yep, correct and I can assure you it's because of a Mr. A. Pardew and nobody else. How do you know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Listening to his prematch interview now on NUFCtv. Despise the bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Listening to his prematch interview now on NUFCtv. Despise the bloke. Did he say why Liverpool would win? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Listening to his prematch interview now on NUFCtv. Despise the bloke. Did he say why Liverpool would win? He had to take a 20 minute break half way through for a nap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't really make it to the end. When he said something like 'ironically, if we'd have got through to the next round we'd have been playing tonight...that would have left us in serious trouble for the weekend' I switched it off. Making excuses for fixtures that aren't even happening now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't really make it to the end. When he said something like 'ironically, if we'd have got through to the next round we'd have been playing tonight...that would have left us in serious trouble for the weekend' I switched it off. Making excuses for fixtures that aren't even happening now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't really make it to the end. When he said something like 'ironically, if we'd have got through to the next round we'd have been playing tonight...that would have left us in serious trouble for the weekend' I switched it off. Making excuses for fixtures that aren't even happening now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Players didn't get a wink of sleep on Thursday night, thinking of what might have been. They're all shattered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 They're probably jetlagged from thinking about travelling too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Their bodyclocks are fucked from not having to adjust to the time difference, then not having to adjust back again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't really make it to the end. When he said something like 'ironically, if we'd have got through to the next round we'd have been playing tonight...that would have left us in serious trouble for the weekend' I switched it off. Making excuses for fixtures that aren't even happening now. No way! He didn't? Really?!?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't really make it to the end. When he said something like 'ironically, if we'd have got through to the next round we'd have been playing tonight...that would have left us in serious trouble for the weekend' I switched it off. Making excuses for fixtures that aren't even happening now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 He needs to lay off the White Ace, this cunt. I think we're a "God just wasn't on our side today" from a full house on the Pards Bingo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 "ironically" man We got knocked out of a cup you fucking berk, there's nowt ironic about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Alan Parody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 "Ironically" if we'd not have gotten thrashed off the Mackems and had came out in the second half against West Brom we'd not be "in serious trouble for the weekend". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 "Ironically" if he was a decent manager I would be looking forward to Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 In before Ian saying there's no context to those quotes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 "We'd have worked on this pitch (SJP) more this season but we've hardly had any midweek training days coz of the Europa League. Ironically...etc" No EL games for about 3 months at one point, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Ironically, if we attacked with more purpose we'd look better at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastles-relegation-battle-alan-pardew-1853595 Points to prove: Newcastle's Pardew out to silence terrace critics with win that staves off relegation 25 Apr 2013 22:30 Alan Pardew insists he can shoulder the criticism being heaped on him by disgruntled Newcastle fans. The Geordies are still not safe from relegation and sit fifth-bottom - just 11 months after finishing fifth, ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool. This season's slump, crowned by a derby loss to Sunderland and a Europa League quarter-final exit to Benfica in the past two weeks, has caused a section of fans to turn on Pardew - with some even saying his time at St James' Park is up. A return of just 10 points from a possible 27 means Newcastle will entertain Liverpool on Saturday evening in desperate need of a pressure-relieving victory. Pardew accepts the club need to create some momentum ahead of next season. Asked if he was surprised that some fans has turned against him, he said: "When criticism comes at a big football club like this, you have to be big enough and bold enough to deal with it. "Whether you're the manager, the player, the chief executive or the chairman, it comes with the territory. "I've got absolutely no problem with that. "There's only one way to deal with it, and that's through performances. Me talking means nothing. "At least last Saturday, at West Brom, I thought we got a performance that suggested that we had been hurt [by losing to Sunderland]. That's how it should be. "This is about the club. This isn't about me. It isn't about any one person. "We need three points to keep Newcastle United as a Premier League team next season. Then all the plans we have in place can move forward." Asked if his players are bold enough to take the pressure, Pardew added: "Yes, I think they are. I think they've proved that. "There's a determination within the group and the most important thing this season now is to get over the line. Anything else would be a bonus for us with the season we've had." Some supporters do not accept Pardew's list of mitigating factors for such a poor season, which includes a series of injuries to key players, skipper Fabricio Coloccini wanting to walk out, and that energy-sapping European campaign as well as a plain loss of form. Pardew is refusing to admit it has been a bad season, pointing to the 12 points to play for, and the fact that three or four wins would transform the picture. But asked to consider whether the team has gone backwards, and not just because of those injuries, he said: "You cannot have a season of finishing fifth, like we had last year, without momentum and some good fortune, too. "To finish above the teams we finished above - Chelsea, Liverpool - you can't just have a good side. "The finance we have compared to those two clubs is not even half. We did a marvellous job last year and people might say we over-achieved, but we had momentum. "When you have a team that has struggled for momentum all year it's difficult to reach those levels. "Are we as strong as last year? We're not. But in terms of individuals, we can be, quite quickly. "If we got a great result on Saturday, I wouldn't put it past us to win two more games. "But if we lose, then we lose that little bit of momentum we gained at West Brom and suddenly you're fighting again to try to get those three points. It's a different pressure. "I haven't got to the end of this season yet and you've got to get to the end to understand exactly what has gone on. "When you throw a blanket across the division, there's not a lot of difference between clubs that have been described as having great seasons and us. "It's very difficult to assess at the moment with all the problems we've had. That should be done at the end of the year. "It really has been one thing after another. For example, to lose Tim Krul for a second time, to another serious injury, sums it up. "For Ryan Taylor to have another cruciate on top of a cruciate is galling - we keep looking at our players and cursing some of the injuries we've had." Davide Santon is the latest crock - the Italian defender could be out until next season with a hamstring problem. The situation soured at Newcastle in the space of four days, with the results against Benfica and Sunderland focusing minds of the miserable league campaign. A win against Liverpool, who will be without the suspended Luis Suarez, would settle the situation. Pardew added: "It's strange. After the Benfica game it was all very positive. "In retrospect, maybe the fact that our performance was so strong and that the crowd had such a great reaction [against Benfica], played a part in the Sunderland game. "Perhaps even our fans thought we were going to win that game [the derby] comfortably, but it doesn't work like that. "I don't think we're under any illusions about what we need to do, but we're playing against a really good side and we're going to have to be a full tilt to beat them. "I know our fans are intelligent enough to know that we're not just going to turn up and steam-roller Liverpool. That's not going to happen. "This is going to be a really tight game, but hopefully a game where we can get three valuable points." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Pardew's a glorified politian man. From day one his job seemed half football manager, half PR guru. The problem is that it doesn't wash when you start losing games regularly. Still don't get this "Pardew is a PR guru" stuff. The man is rubbish at interviews. Very uninspiring run of the mill rent-a-quote. Winning or losing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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