NG32 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 When Europe was apparently affecting the team it was supposedly because of the lack of preparation time. When were the fixtures announced? Plenty of time to work on a game plan, irrespective of the Cabaye situation. There's no shame in simply being outplayed by a better team. Last night was more than that. Thats the point i was making yesterday...about being unsettled, its cack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 When Europe was apparently affecting the team it was supposedly because of the lack of preparation time. When were the fixtures announced? Plenty of time to work on a game plan, irrespective of the Cabaye situation. There's no shame in simply being outplayed by a better team. Last night was more than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Plenty of time to work on a game plan The gameplan was "We can't compete with their squad, it's impossible." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 "No more excuses." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Can't believe the West Ham game is only his 100th game in charge; feels like this despair has been going on for far, far longer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh, and given the way Pardew has been touting Cabaye around on a seemingly daily basis, it would be logical to make alternative preparations based on there being a disruptive bid at any particular time. Is Sissoko genuinely the closest like for like swap? Because I'm unconvinced about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 It was just an excuse from Pardew, Dave. Should know that by now - an attempt to deflect blame away from him and the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh, and given the way Pardew has been touting Cabaye around on a seemingly daily basis, it would be logical to make alternative preparations based on there being a disruptive bid at any particular time. Is Sissoko genuinely the closest like for like swap? Because I'm unconvinced about that. Pardew hasn't got a clue how to use sissoko. I mean there's being clueless about Tiote or Cabaye but when it comes to sissoko it's on another level. He's clearly a round peg square hole kind of problem for Pardew and why you've seen him put out wide or too far forward. It'll take a total system change to get the best out of sissoko and even with Cabaye gone that still isn't going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh, and given the way Pardew has been touting Cabaye around on a seemingly daily basis, it would be logical to make alternative preparations based on there being a disruptive bid at any particular time. Is Sissoko genuinely the closest like for like swap? Because I'm unconvinced about that. If the bid came in on Friday it's looking like an orchestrated excuse. He hasn't got a clue. He hasn't put out a well functioning team for over a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If Cabaye goes we need a Song like defensive midfielder imo, with Marveaux ahead making things happen and Sissoko running about the midfield doing whatever the fuck it is he does. I thought a Sissoko, Cabaye & Anita midfield would be pretty vulnerable so I reckon a Sissoko, Marveaux & Anita midfield would be victimised in every single game. In reality Pardew will be erect at the thought of being able to start Jonas every game of the season again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If Cabaye goes we need a Song like defensive midfielder imo, with Marveaux ahead making things happen and Sissoko running about the midfield doing whatever the f*** it is he does. I thought a Sissoko, Cabaye & Anita midfield would be pretty vulnerable so I reckon a Sissoko, Marveaux & Anita midfield would be victimised in every single game. In reality Pardew will be erect at the thought of being able to start Jonas every game of the season again. Is he not injured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh, and given the way Pardew has been touting Cabaye around on a seemingly daily basis, it would be logical to make alternative preparations based on there being a disruptive bid at any particular time. Is Sissoko genuinely the closest like for like swap? Because I'm unconvinced about that. Exactly, he's been trying to offload him for months now, it's an excuse from Pardew that again is bordering on ridiculous to us but the outside press will lap it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Interpolic just mugged me off on fb with the old ''Pardew sacked!''. I nearly screamed the office down. Bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sorry, like I said I just needed to sample the excitement that would occur. Cheered me up slightly, living in a dreamworld for a few seconds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Interpolic just mugged me off on fb with the old ''Pardew sacked!''. I nearly screamed the office down. b******. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yeah, the sweet 24 hours before the 'Kinnear appointed' news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Go away, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Poyet, hopefully he can see the qualities in our individual midfielders and can blend them together to create a team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 At this point could anyone genuinely say that Kinnear would be worse? It can't get much worse than the shit pardew is delivering There'd be a less defeatist attitude from JFK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yeah, the sweet 24 hours before the 'Kinnear appointed' news. Get rid of AP now, JK in December, then half a season to stay up and convince HBA, Krul and remaining purples to stay in the summer/build a cohesive team ready to compete for 2014/15. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'd rather have Kinnear at this point, Pardew offers us nothing so it's not like we're giving anything up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'd rather have Kinnear at this point, Pardew offers us nothing so it's not like we're giving anything up. Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Does the longer he stay with the fiasco of Kinnear being his manager, ruin any credibility he has? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'd rather have Kinnear at this point, Pardew offers us nothing so it's not like we're giving anything up. Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 At this point could anyone genuinely say that Kinnear would be worse? It can't get much worse than the s*** pardew is delivering There'd be a less defeatist attitude from JFK. I agree, it's a horribly depressing situation though. As Pardew keeps on telling us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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