Dokko Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Pardew v Man City : P 6, W 0, D 0, L 6, F 3, A 19 Pardew v Chelsea : P 6, W 3, D 1, L 2, F 9, A 9 Weird. Chelsea don't seem to like coming up here for some reason and they rarely do. Aye, memories of desailly being turned inside out by shearer and jimmy-Floyd own goals spring to mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Our squads paper thin but i think we have, on paper at least, the best starting XI we've had in a decade. It's just a shame we don't get the best out of them. I wouldn't say our 12th to say, 18th players are particularly worse in comparison to the other squads beneath the "top 6". Possibly not. We are regularly exposed though and the club refuse to learn from it. The CB situation hasn't changed in what, three transfer windows? The CB's did particularly well today against the likes of Torres, Oscar and Hazard, and they were probably our 3rd and 4th choice players. I think I heard something about us having the 6th biggest wage bill in the country today so we really aren't as weak as we like to make out. I ain't slating the CB's, far from it. But for the last couple of years we've had 4 CBs, one of which is Steven Taylor, who can't play more than half a season. Last year Danny Simpson had to play at CB and this year Dummet had to. That's suicidal management of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 The usual cautious start and go for it late in the game plan by Pardew again. Worked this time, Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Pardew v Man City : P 6, W 0, D 0, L 6, F 3, A 19 Pardew v Chelsea : P 6, W 3, D 1, L 2, F 9, A 9 Weird. tbh our bloody awfulness vs City is hardly a new thing goes back even before they got rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 when asked about what he said to cabaye about the free kick he should've said "I told him to give it to Tim" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Maybe he's trying to make himself a more attractive proposition for Palace? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'd rather he make himself a more attractive proposition for Newcastle United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Love for that to happen but he's not got it in him or he'd be there after 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Agree, but as long as we're mid-table he's not going anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 This isn't a dig, right, but does anyone else think it's odd that it's the exception for our players to be told to whip a set piece in to a dangerous area with pace? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 It's taken us nearly 2 years to master the floated set piece! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Our squads paper thin but i think we have, on paper at least, the best starting XI we've had in a decade. It's just a shame we don't get the best out of them. I wouldn't say our 12th to say, 18th players are particularly worse in comparison to the other squads beneath the "top 6". Possibly not. We are regularly exposed though and the club refuse to learn from it. The CB situation hasn't changed in what, three transfer windows? Keep reading that we're without our first 2 CB's.... but Mbiwa was the most expensive starter we had today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Saylor needs to go like, he's been holding us back for ages now taking up a squad place that could be filled by someone who stays fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Our squads paper thin but i think we have, on paper at least, the best starting XI we've had in a decade. It's just a shame we don't get the best out of them. I wouldn't say our 12th to say, 18th players are particularly worse in comparison to the other squads beneath the "top 6". Possibly not. We are regularly exposed though and the club refuse to learn from it. The CB situation hasn't changed in what, three transfer windows? Keep reading that we're without our first 2 CB's.... but Mbiwa was the most expensive starter we had today. Worth every penny today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Maybe he's trying to make himself a more attractive proposition for Palace? Just came on to post that with any luck Palace paid attention to the SCHOOLING pardiola gave Mourinho and decide to go all out for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 As most have said, yesterday's performance is an illustration of what many of us know - there are some quality players in our squad and, with a better manager, we would have a good chance of being top 6 challengers. The problems are that 1) There is no way Ashley would recruit a top manager and no way one would join us under Ashley's terms of employment although Di Matteo is reputedly interested. 2) We lack depth of quality - and numbers - in the squad which would allow a realistic challenge for honours because even a top manager would struggle when we got crucial injuries and Ashley wouldn't spend the necessary money required in order to strengthen the squad sufficiently. Having said all that, I still think that a decent manager could get us into top 8 and, given a run of luck with injuries, challenging for 5th place - we are ridiculously inconsistent and shouldn't be with the quality of players available when most are fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Why are people talking about Pardew going to Palace? Even if they did offer him the job he would have to be a compete retard to leave a secure enough position with us to go to almost certain relegation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Saylor needs to go like, he's been holding us back for ages now taking up a squad place that could be filled by someone who stays fit. Thoroughly agree; have always thought he's been given longer rope because he's a Geordie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 We couldn't even replace James fucking Perch, man. What chance of we got at replacing someone who is undeniably a decent defender when he's on the pitch? I'd love to think he could forge a long-term partnership with MYM but his body will probably prevent him from doing so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The journalists on Sunday Supplement had a bit of a go at him this morning. Saying how could he take credit for the freekick that led to the goal because it was obvious that Cabaye was going to whip it in And that he shouldn't be saying that the win was for Mike Ashley. Saying he's losing touch with the fans when he says shit like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 He said he told Cabaye where to put it but 'can't claim the assist'. I don't see what's wrong with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 He said he told Cabaye where to put it but 'can't claim the assist'. I don't see what's wrong with that. Yeah, it's just being blown out of proportion. Calls Cabaye over to explain what type of free kick he is looking for, cabaye executed it to perfection and we scored. Cabaye and Goff deserve the praise and Pardew admitted that himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nothing story. Saying the win was for Mike I'm not so sure about - he could be taking the piss because Ashley is a Chelsea fan but he's probably trying to win favours after saying he doesn't know what he's doing to the press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 He's simply an arse licking bastard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nothing story. Saying the win was for Mike I'm not so sure about - he could be taking the p*ss because Ashley is a Chelsea fan but he's probably trying to win favours after saying he doesn't know what he's doing to the press. You'll defend him till the end of time won't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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