cp40 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It is true tho that we did sign loads of players in jan and everyone was all happy and being French and stuff. To make up for last summers disaster of a window that they "Would learn from"... i thought they said at the time they had brought this summers targets forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Redmond cost £2m rising to £3.2m and I guess will be on about £20k a week. We couldn't afford that? Seriously? Aye. We could have spent about £5-6m on Lukaku, Remy (loans) & Redmond and been a genuine top 7 contender. Pure p*ss take. He could have still be tight and improved us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 "We're very, very lucky to have the support that we got and therefore we owe them a debt" Funny, everything the owner does suggests he thinks the exact opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It is true tho that we did sign loads of players in jan and everyone was all happy and being French and stuff. Because as I said earlier, Ashley, for once quite rightly, was fearful for our Premiership existence. Merely existing in the top tier is enough for Ashley to advertise his tacky sports shop to the masses. And merely existing as opposed to targeting the top 6 costs a lot less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Redmond cost £2m rising to £3.2m and I guess will be on about £20k a week. We couldn't afford that? Seriously? Most on here didnt want him . Shit etc... Not me, i liked him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 The statement stinks. Would not be at all surprised if Pardew was just told his name would be on it. Its an amazing state of affairs really, when you just can't trust anything about the club at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Jerusalem Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Pardew = Reek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 The only way we'll see investment is if, like January, Ashley is fearful for our Premiership survival. In short, he'll only invest if we're s***. Well I guess we can look forward to some new signings in january! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 This statement reminds me of the Llambias statement welcoming JFK to the club. Llambias quit the day after that statement was put out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Every time I read that statement I expect it to end "And Mike Ashley is cooler than me and he can have all my sweets. Signed Alan Pardew, real signature not faked, if destroyed still true." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 This statement reminds me of the Llambias statement welcoming JFK to the club. Llambias quit the day after that statement was put out. A part of me feels that Pardew was only aware of the statement for the first time, along with the rest of us. The dope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I know it's all bullshit anyway so shouldn't be analyzed but this line annoys me: - "However, some of the options available within our financial means were not as good as the players we already had. There is no point bringing in new players unless they can improve us and take us forward." Were we looking at shit targets, or could the club, Graham , Joe and Alan not identify a single player within our budget that would have improved us? I know it's a bullshit excuse but it's such a shit one why even make it? what it says to me is no money to buy sell to buy basis and we'd buy shitter cheaper versions anyway. Another curious line is the mention of the january signings, sly dig at JFK since he obviously wasn't here to screw things up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 you would hope this would mean the end of any more pathetic "alan pardew's black and white army" or "pardew gizza wave" chants. he should get as much stick as JFK or Ashley. he could have just kept his mouth shut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thing is as much as I hate Pardew, if he walked/was sacked today I think we're relegated. It would be a direct copy of 2008 all over again. Squad that should be good enough to at least finish somewhere between 10th-14th at the bare minimum would be plunged into chaos once more due to the owners utter incompetence. Kinnear would step in to "steady the ship" He would tell tales again of how Mike was selling the club and how Alan Shearer would be coming back and Kevin Keegan. Meanwhile we plummet down the league. Kinnear eventually dies or at least cannot medically carry on so Beardsley steps in to save the day. Ben Arfa, Krul and Cabaye get shifted in January and we eventually go down with a whimper. As much as I am currently fed up of the club, it's more out of boredom and depression in that this is as good as it will get as we are showing no ambition. But bizarrely it seems most of the players still have some sort of connection with Pardew and barring any major injuries I think he could just about see us through this season to safety. Although it will be a dull,depressing experience. So what I'm saying is I think Pardew stays then we remain the same. Maybe slightly improved on last season who knows but if he goes I can only see one real scenario playing out and that is utter 2008-style chaos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thing is as much as I hate Pardew, if he walked/was sacked today I think we're relegated. It would be a direct copy of 2008 all over again. Squad that should be good enough to at least finish somewhere between 10th-14th at the bare minimum would be plunged into chaos once more due to the owners utter incompetence. Kinnear would step in to "steady the ship" He would tell tales again of how Mike was selling the club and how Alan Shearer would be coming back and Kevin Keegan. Meanwhile we plummet down the league. Kinnear eventually dies or at least cannot medically carry on so Beardsley steps in to save the day. Ben Arfa, Krul and Cabaye get shifted in January and we eventually go down with a whimper. As much as I am currently fed up of the club, it's more out of boredom and depression in that this is as good as it will get as we are showing no ambition. But bizarrely it seems most of the players still have some sort of connection with Pardew and barring any major injuries I think he could just about see us through this season to safety. Although it will be a dull,depressing experience. So what I'm saying is I think Pardew stays then we remain the same. Maybe slightly improved on last season who knows but if he goes I can only see one real scenario playing out and that is utter 2008-style chaos. Im abit "meh" whatever happens, happens. The fans are takin into account of the goings on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 That statement is missing something....... "With the strong squad we have we should all approach the season in a positive, optimistic frame of mind....except for me. I'll still be picking Jonas and Tiote when they're fit, starting Shola when I can justify it, and sending the lads out to keep it tight and possibly nick one if someone does something mint. Enjoy the season!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 you would hope this would mean the end of any more pathetic "alan pardew's black and white army" or "pardew gizza wave" chants. he should get as much stick as JFK or Ashley. he could have just kept his mouth shut. Agreed this statement proves what many have said before, he will say/do whatever Ashley wants him to. I have said on numerous occasions that I thought he got some unfair stick (well deserved MOST of the time) But to come out with this shit is a disgrace.. Think it will take a lot to get rid of Ashley but getting this tool out is a step in the right direction.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 10 years ago I would have been apoplectic. Now I'm just numb to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 10 years ago I would have been apoplectic. Now I'm just numb to it. This seems to be the problem, everyone is at the moment. Shite state of affairs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Going to be amongst our away fans for the first time against Villa. Please tell me our away support aren't ultra pro-pardew? I'm assuming they're the opposite with the shite they've been served up for most of our away games for the last few years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I bet we still hear 'Alan Pardew's Black and White Army" from the corner at the next home game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 That statement is missing something....... "With the strong squad we have we should all approach the season in a positive, optimistic frame of mind....except for me. I'll still be picking Jonas and Tiote when they're fit, starting Shola when I can justify it, and sending the lads out to keep it tight and possibly nick one if someone does something mint. Enjoy the season!" The only thing I want to hear from the fraud is "I resign." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Why were they targets if they weren't good enough in the 1st place? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Redmond cost £2m rising to £3.2m and I guess will be on about £20k a week. We couldn't afford that? Seriously? Is that how the loan fees work? we pay a one off sum and no wages? is that the case with Remy? We couldn't afford £3million for Ba (with no wages) so we definitely couldn't afford £3.2million + 20k a week ffs, you animal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 10 years ago I would have been apoplectic. Now I'm just numb to it. This seems to be the problem, everyone is at the moment. Shite state of affairs! Agreed, man. But when a club I support for entertainment resembles the shit that pisses me off about the real world, then where is the diversion? In fact, the whole sporting world has soured me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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