merlin Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/alan-pardew-is-still-one-of-the-stronger-tactical-managers-in-premier-league/ Alan Pardew Is Still One Of The Stronger Tactical Managers In Premier League When reading through the Saturday morning paper, I stumbled across the possible line-ups for Saturdays game. Rated doubtful was Yohan Cabaye (unsettled) one of the strangest ‘injuries’ I have ever heard. I can see this transfer saga not been settled until deadline day due to that been the way with our club, nothing is ever as simple as it first seems. AP0004_alan_pardew_newcastle_united_nufc_770Many fans have rightly pointed out that this summer has similarities to the summer preceding Keegan’s departure (We even play Hull at home in September again would you believe) which has led me to think Pardew does not have long left in the St James hot-seat, whether he walks or is sacked. I must stress that I fully realise that Pardew has not had the backing from many fans since the debacle of the Liverpool and Mackem home games of last season. Those who will be throwing parties, thinking all our recent problems will disappear, are simply living in a fantasy land. Pardew is still one of the stronger tactical managers in the league, evidenced on Saturday when he had to go 4-4-2 with Shola to ensure we had an outlet upfront (he didn’t against the same team last May and as a result we barely had a chance). Had Ben Arfa or Cisse been on form we probably would have won the game but fans continue to blame tactics. Those who criticise Ben Arfa are also arguably in the wrong, as they seem unable to understand it’s a two way street with the french genius, as for every wonder-goal (Bolton, Blackburn) you have to allow him a game like Saturday where he was clearly off form. Clearly neither Pardew, Ben Arfa or anyone at the club can be perfect all the time, but I feel some of the criticism of Pards comes from ignorance and picking the wrong enemy, rather than factual evidence. The main skill Pardew lacks that most other managers in the top flight have, is something that has nothing to do with what goes on during a game. His PR skills are pretty poor, most managers come across well in post-game interviews and generally say the right things (if they don’t, the media pounce on them). This is why I hear some of my mates saying things such as “I hate Alan Pardew what a w*****”, but when I challenge them on what, specifically causes them to hate him, they can’t come up with anything he does during a game or anything related to football. I am not pinning him up as the greatest manager we have ever had, obviously he is about as successful as the type of manager we usually employ, but he has now had 100 games and this can only help build a more stable club. I understand some of the fans concerns with him, but put it this way, who could we get that could do a better job right now, because like every other club Newcastle will appoint a manager in a huge hurry if Pardew goes. I wouldn’t want a Mark Hughes, Steve Bruce type manager who for the most part are only still in the premier league due to their reputations as past players. Ashley won’t have the clout or ability to persuade a Laurent Blanc or Claudio Ranieri to join the Toon, he will probably be tossing a coin to see who gets it out of Joe Kinnear and Dennis Wise. Either way, our club is not in a great state but changing managers quickly into a season has never brought any success before, would it now? :lol: :lol: Who the f*** is this bullshit bingo c***? f*** off Jack Lacey-Hatton, you utter pleb. The Mag article you posted backs up my recent comments about modern NUFC fans' knowledge of football. The writer is typical of the lowered expectations brigade who have fallen for the club line 'we can't do any better than Pardew '....yadda yadda..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 that mag article man, jesus some people clearly do not understand football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Not even his staunchest supporter would claim that he has tactical nous. Dude must be having a laugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Not even his staunchest supporter would claim that he has tactical nous. Dude must be having a laugh. Or on drugs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Or a Strawberry corner season ticket holder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Not even his staunchest supporter would claim that he has tactical nous. Dude must be having a laugh. He's just another thick fan who has got to see his name in print due to the fanzine outlet. Ironic that he has ago at other fans for not being able to support their arguments when he has written a half page article praising Pardew's tactical knowledge without giving any supporting reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 What's also absurd about the way he raved about our defensive show post match (because quite frankly he was grasping for anything positive to squark about) was that Nolan was unmarked for a free header and should have scored and twice West Hame punted the ball down field only for the ball to bounce in the pen area and a couple near misses again for West Ham. Top defending my arse. The folly of the Arsenal bid too. For weeks he was going on about speculation being great for Cabaye's ego, talking it up then suddenly a bid comes in and the bloke is mentally crippled. Honestly you couldn't make it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 http://robus.info/static/2012/01/FSBcmCecVh.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 What's also absurd about the way he raved about our defensive show post match (because quite frankly he was grasping for anything positive to squark about) was that Nolan was unmarked for a free header and should have scored and twice West Hame punted the ball down field only for the ball to bounce in the pen area and a couple near misses again for West Ham. Top defending my arse. The folly of the Arsenal bid too. For weeks he was going on about speculation being great for Cabaye's ego, talking it up then suddenly a bid comes in and the bloke is mentally crippled. Honestly you couldn't make it up Aye only at NUFC does such nonsense happen. That Mag article read as if Pardew had written it himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 His last article before that one was April 30th. Entitled 'Play a midfield 3 of Cabaye, Jonas and Tiote to save Newcastle'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 His last article before that one was April 30th. Entitled 'Play a midfield 3 of Cabaye, Jonas and Tiote to save Newcastle'. Has to be a relation of Alan's, just has to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Just reads to me like somebody who wants to be a football journalist but doesn't really know enough about it. It's not sincere or well written enough to even give it the time of day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Where's BrettNUFC he was convinced wed get 3 points against west ham, after all the pardew bashing Been out celebrating our clean sheet since Saturday. Sorry for lack of posting. Feel free to fire away now I’m back though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 How many points will Cardiff win the league by do you reckon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 How many points will Cardiff win the league by do you reckon? If they can keep Whittingham fit and he can continue to swing them set pieces into dangerous areas, they could nick it by a couple of points. Next...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Are Cardiff going to go bust cause they spent 30m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Are Cardiff going to go bust cause they spent 30m? I'll leave any financial talk to Wullie or Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Are Cardiff going to go bust cause they spent 30m? I'll leave any financial talk to Wullie or Ian (I'm not familiar with Cardiff's finances) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Where's BrettNUFC he was convinced wed get 3 points against west ham, after all the pardew bashing Been out celebrating our clean sheet since Saturday. Sorry for lack of posting. Feel free to fire away now I’m back though. no I won't do that. Worried yet though? Wouldn’t say I’m more worried. I’ll be more worried if the transfer window shuts and we haven’t got a new striker in. Was certainly unhappy at half time on Saturday the way the game was going, but fair play to them I thought second half they were much better but just like pre-season thought our passing was good but we just lacked creativity in final third. Think Remy in the side will be a big boost, especially to Cisse who never looked comfortable alongside Shola all game. I like Anita and Sissoko in the middle. Ben Arfa and Marv were fairly ineffective and I was disappointed slightly in both of them. Thought Colo/MYM partnership looked comfortable again and really like the look of it. Debuchy/Santon both had solid games but thought they could have both offered us a bit more going forward. In general I thought it was two points dropped but still think we have hope of a decent campaign depending on the impact of Remy and if we sign a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Has Pardew been sighted at Pride Park tonight? Hope he's watching Will Hughes if he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Has Pardew been sighted at Pride Park tonight? Hope he's signing Will Hughes if he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Stopped reading after that headline: Alan Pardew Is Still One Of The Stronger Tactical Managers In Premier League. Ridiculous opening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 http://robus.info/static/2012/01/FSBcmCecVh.gif This is one of the best GIFS I've ever seen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Has Pardew been sighted at Pride Park tonight? Hope he's signing Will Hughes if he is. Can't see us shelling out anywhere near the money it would take to get him.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 another defeat for palace, 3 in a row and first prem club out of the cup this season. Your time has come Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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