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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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