ExiledGeordie Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Had to stop after 2 minutes... did he say anything interesting? I heard Europa league and injuries and switched off That might have been beyond 2 min threshold though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. Gouffran can't complete a match and Tiote, Cabaye and Marveaux have all had cramp in regular time. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. But they haven't been for years. Umpteen different medical teams here, and our players are always injured. Remember the Huntington - Edgar CB partnership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. But they haven't been for years. Umpteen different medical teams here, and our players are always injured. Remember the Huntington - Edgar CB partnership. Not an excuse though, is it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Ashley is supposedly a Spurs fan, so he'll have been fairly gutted that we showed so little interest in winning this game after 45 mins. I'm hoping that will give him the motivation to sack this gutless prick. Effectively we ended Spurs chances by losing at home to Arsenal, Ashley's mortal enemy. This might turn out to be the result of the season for us in all it's pathetic glory, viewed as it was in front of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Ashley is supposedly a Spurs fan No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Ashley is supposedly a Spurs fan, so he'll have been fairly gutted that we showed so little interest in winning this game after 45 mins. I'm hoping that will give him the motivation to sack this gutless prick. Effectively we ended Spurs chances by losing at home to Arsenal, Ashley's mortal enemy. This might turn out to be the result of the season for us in all it's pathetic glory, viewed as it was in front of the world. Chelsea fan according to Llambias. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Fitness is one of my many bugbears about the side. Still tiring in the second half of games in March/April, as though it were still pre-season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. But they haven't been for years. Umpteen different medical teams here, and our players are always injured. Remember the Huntington - Edgar CB partnership. Not an excuse though, is it. No, it's definitely not. I'm hugely anti-Pardew, I really am, but I don't think it's fair to attribute injuries to Pardew or his team's medical approach specifically. Personally, I'd say it's down to years of not having enough squad depth. The likes of Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea - teams with greater commitments in terms of number of games - rotate players. They're even willing to field a slightly weaker starting XI if they're fitter. I don't remember us doing that. We always seem to play the strongest squad available on paper, regardless of their fitness overall. Maybe that's because the drop in quality to the bench is seen as being too large. But if that's the case, it resonates up to board level, rather than Pardew, and has done so before Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. But they haven't been for years. Umpteen different medical teams here, and our players are always injured. Remember the Huntington - Edgar CB partnership. Not an excuse though, is it. No, it's definitely not. I'm hugely anti-Pardew, I really am, but I don't think it's fair to attribute injuries to Pardew or his team's medical approach specifically. Personally, I'd say it's down to years of not having enough squad depth. The likes of Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea - teams with greater commitments in terms of number of games - rotate players. They're even willing to field a slightly weaker starting XI if they're fitter. I don't remember us doing that. We always seem to play the strongest squad available on paper, regardless of their fitness overall. Maybe that's because the drop in quality to the bench is seen as being too large. But if that's the case, it resonates up to board level, rather than Pardew, and has done so before Ashley. They shouldn't be getting cramp though mate, or looking fucked every single match all season long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. But they haven't been for years. Umpteen different medical teams here, and our players are always injured. Remember the Huntington - Edgar CB partnership. As far as I'm aware of the medical staff haven't been changed. It is quite clear that they need to be looked at. Also I would put some blame on our preparation for this season. We played pretty much nothing teams who aren't near enough the physical test that we needed in pre-season and even then for the large part the youngsters were played. As a result we started the season without enough fitness, and if that has carried on the training ground throughout the season it can be seen why players haven't been fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Ashley is supposedly a Spurs fan, so he'll have been fairly gutted that we showed so little interest in winning this game after 45 mins. I'm hoping that will give him the motivation to sack this gutless prick. Effectively we ended Spurs chances by losing at home to Arsenal, Ashley's mortal enemy. This might turn out to be the result of the season for us in all it's pathetic glory, viewed as it was in front of the world. Chelsea fan according to Llambias. Oh well. One less straw to clutch at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If he's staying then we need to take a massive look at the injuries this season. Never mind the Europa League, even when we've not been in it (most of December and all of January, the last few weeks) we've been picking up injuries left, right and centre. Even today, Cabaye limped off. It can't possibly be a coincidence when it's this regular. Somewhere along the line, things aren't being done correctly. But they haven't been for years. Umpteen different medical teams here, and our players are always injured. Remember the Huntington - Edgar CB partnership. Hughton hardly had any injuries. Neither do Norwich City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. There aren't many players to 'rotate' to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. There aren't many players to 'rotate' to be fair. In comparison to the clubs who've been around us this season? Of course there are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. There aren't many players to 'rotate' to be fair. We spent £5m on Anita and he hardly got a kick all season. £3m on Obertan and he turned out to be shit. I'm sure there's more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. There aren't many players to 'rotate' to be fair. In comparison to the clubs who've been around us this season? Of course there are. Why strikers are you going to rotate? Cisse Shola Gouffran Rotate away. Our squad is pathetic - though January improved that - too little too late. Pathetic lack of ambition and backing from the board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Rafa could be prepared to take on a 'project' as well, doesn't have to be a top club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 16th is our lowest position in the Premier League other than 18th, yeah? Should be strung up for that alone but instead he's had an easy ride from media and fans, no matter how much he moans about a warped level of criticism. 16th man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Rafa could be prepared to take on a 'project' as well, doesn't have to be a top club. Don't dare to dream. It hurts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. There aren't many players to 'rotate' to be fair. In comparison to the clubs who've been around us this season? Of course there are. Why strikers are you going to rotate? Cisse Shola Gouffran Rotate away. Our squad is pathetic - though January improved that - too little too late. Pathetic lack of ambition and backing from the board. Who do Norwich, Villa, Fulham and Southampton rotate up front? Who do Swansea rotate? Or even Everton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good post CMQ - but in fairness, one of the reasons they're able to rotate is because they have a team ethos, and a few individuals getting rotated out doesn't mean their footballing strategy changes entirely. We don't yet have a discernible strategy. Obviously we don't have the same quality depth, but it's not half as bad as we have been lead to believe IMO. If we are missing more than about three 'key' players Pardew says he can't win matches, so it's no surprise that we don't rotate much. Self-fulfilling prophecy. There aren't many players to 'rotate' to be fair. In comparison to the clubs who've been around us this season? Of course there are. Why strikers are you going to rotate? Cisse Shola Gouffran Rotate away. Our squad is pathetic - though January improved that - too little too late. Pathetic lack of ambition and backing from the board. We're light in terms of options for the front 3, other than that we're spoilt. I work with a Norwich fan, that is a shite squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Rafa could be prepared to take on a 'project' as well, doesn't have to be a top club. Don't dare to dream. It hurts. I know but it looks like such a no brainer Everyone would win on it. And we're gonna miss out... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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