Elliottman Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Was saying earlier in week that all this talk of pushing the top six is coming from above, no way he'd put that sort of pressure on himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'll believe that when I see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Not being in a relegation battle and him still getting sacked would be wonderful. God, I hope this is true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Now he needs to deliver a minimum return of eighth place – and a team that the North East public want to watch. If that's even half true he's a dead man walking. I'm not sure. I don't see many teams outside the top 7 that are better than us. Our biggest rivals for 8th would be Stoke probably Our biggest rival or threat to 8th is Pardew. We might achieve it with our players alone, but it'll be ground out and shite to watch with interspersed moments of individual magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I really hope to fuck all that is true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Now he needs to deliver a minimum return of eighth place – and a team that the North East public want to watch. If that's even half true he's a dead man walking. I'm not sure. I don't see many teams outside the top 7 that are better than us. Our biggest rivals for 8th would be Stoke probably It says "and a team the north east public want to watch" If it's true no way in hell he lasts, I remain skeptical of the validity of it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 This is the season. I can feel it. The King is dead, long live the King. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 If he stays away from the bottom of the league then he'll not be sacked. I take murmurings like this with a large pinch of salt these days, this has been written with the intention of reassuring the annoyed fans that there is a consequence to under-performing. Honestly don't believe there's much more pressure than there has been previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Why are the Chronicle writing it then? Not that I believe it either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 If he stays away from the bottom of the league then he'll not be sacked. I take murmurings like this with a large pinch of salt these days, this has been written with the intention of reassuring the annoyed fans that there is a consequence to under-performing. Honestly don't believe there's much more pressure than there has been previously. His position wasn't under threat at any point last season despite assaulting a player and making us suffer another season of turgid unwatchable football. In fact he was rewarded with a bonus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Ashley has to keep the fans happy to an extent, he knows something was building last season. I remember Pards saying Ashley had told him he wanted more attacking football & how that was perfect as thats exactly how he likes his sides to play. Or some such bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Why are the Chronicle writing it then? Not that I believe it either. No idea what their agenda/slant is tbh mate. They've been used to manipulate the fans before and this little snippet may have come from someone who needs to pacify fans who believe Pardew is untouchable or bullet-proof? I just don't trust anyone at the club any more. It's sad but I'm highly sceptical and suspicious about the sentiment and the motives behind every single thing the cunts at the club come out with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Ashley has to keep the fans happy to an extent, he knows something was building last season. I remember Pards saying Ashley had told him he wanted more attacking football & how that was perfect as thats exactly how he likes his sides to play. Or some such bollocks. He's doing a swell job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hes done alright if you look at many reactions to this summer vs end of last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Why are the Chronicle writing it then? Not that I believe it either. No idea what their agenda/slant is tbh mate. They've been used to manipulate the fans before and this little snippet may have come from someone who needs to pacify fans who believe Pardew is untouchable or bullet-proof? I just don't trust anyone at the club any more. It's sad but I'm highly sceptical and suspicious about the sentiment and the motives behind every single thing the c***s at the club come out with. To be fair to Douglas, he seems to have his finger on the pulse a little more these days. He was certain at the end of the Summer that we'd be going on a 'spree' with transfers when everyone else was certain we wouldnt. Im not saying he's right, but he's just coming across a bit more credible these days. Could be something in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Why are the Chronicle writing it then? Not that I believe it either. No idea what their agenda/slant is tbh mate. They've been used to manipulate the fans before and this little snippet may have come from someone who needs to pacify fans who believe Pardew is untouchable or bullet-proof? I just don't trust anyone at the club any more. It's sad but I'm highly sceptical and suspicious about the sentiment and the motives behind every single thing the c***s at the club come out with. To be fair to Douglas, he seems to have his finger on the pulse a little more these days. He was certain at the end of the Summer that we'd be going on a 'spree' with transfers when everyone else was certain we wouldnt. Im not saying he's right, but he's just coming across a bit more credible these days. Could be something in it. Douglas isn't the one who's peddling bullshit, he's heard something and is passing it on. Just doubt the veracity of what he's heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 If he struggles to meet the alleged target, they'll adjust the target for him. The players and manager's sound bites will be subtly permeated with talks of "Good season if we can get top half" and then "improvement on last season represents good progress". Fans will eat it up without knowing it. If he still doesn't meet the target, they'll have serious and not at all pretend end-of-season showdown talks to discuss Pardew's future. Is he the right man to lead the club? He'll survive. Just. 2015/16 is really last chance saloon for him, now. Fans will eat it up without knowing or remembering they shat it onto their own plate only 12 months prior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 If he struggles to meet the alleged target, they'll adjust the target for him. The players and manager's sound bites will be subtly permeated with talks of "Good season if we can get top half" and then "improvement on last season represents good progress". Fans will eat it up without knowing it. If he still doesn't meet the target, they'll have serious and not at all pretend end-of-season showdown talks to discuss Pardew's future. Is he the right man to lead the club? He'll survive. Just. 2015/16 is really last chance saloon for him, now. Fans will eat it up without knowing or remembering they shat it onto their own plate only 12 months prior. The classic deserves another chance as he guided us to a 5th place finish against all odds will no doubt be rolled out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElCid Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Fucking hate the cunt me and I won't be back until the day the silver head tosspot is gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 There's absolutely no point in sacking Pardew unless the idea is to get a proper manager in. If Ashley is considering Beardsley then what's the point? Might as well stick with the lickspittle we've got. Because he might be better? Stop playing dumb. There are lots of candidates who might be better. Why would you pick Peter Beardsley out of all the possible options other than he's cheap and will kiss Ashley's arse when required? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Those calling the shots at the club still have targets for Pardew. They wouldn't sign the likes of de Jong and Cabella if they expected survival and nothing more. Pardew will have been told to improve on last seasons position IMO. I fully agree. I fully expect Cabella to be on the starting list in every game no matter what considering how much we paid for him, I sincerely doubt Pardew will be allowed to have another fall out that see's a player who we have paid for to be left out in the cold like Ben Arfa. If it happens again then Pardew will be the walking. The board know that the fans are a fine line away from walking if Pardew fucks up again. A mixture of new season 2nd chance and respect to John and Liam will mean there will be no major calls for his head as the season starts, but if he messes up then it won't last long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 That 5th place finish is proving to be the worst thing in our recent history, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 That 5th place finish is proving to be the worst thing in our recent history, like. I felt it would be at the time, having said that, I didn't think for one minute that he'd get away with some of the shit he's served up since. The only plus going into this season is that I doubt the fans will wait until the last game of the season before giving him stick if we're not performing. I also don't think the club can allow too much unrest before acting, he's not bullet proof and he needs to perform, something I doubt he's capable of pulling off. I haven't even looked at our fixtures yet but I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone before the end of the next transfer window. The only thing which might save him is if they think we're better off waiting until the end of the season if nobody is available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 There's absolutely no point in sacking Pardew unless the idea is to get a proper manager in. If Ashley is considering Beardsley then what's the point? Might as well stick with the lickspittle we've got. Because he might be better? Stop playing dumb. There are lots of candidates who might be better. Why would you pick Peter Beardsley out of all the possible options other than he's cheap and will kiss Ashley's arse when required? There you go again. I never said I'd 'pick' Beardsley over 'lots of candidates'. I said I'd pick him over Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Beardsley over Pardew all day everyday for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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