pedro111 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Absolutely no doubt whatsoever in my mind that if the ground was, say, 2 miles out of the centre (like Aston Villa or Everton are) attendances would nosedive. It would instantly be far too much of an inconvenience to watch this fucking dross. Just to add something else. For people who live outside of Tyneside and are without Metro access even getting to SJP can be a bit of a pain in the arse to be fair. I've experience of both sides of the coin but now living in County Durham I find it a right pain in the arse getting to the ground. If Im on the drink its a bus then the train, if I'm not its taking the car and all the shit that comes with that ie gridlocked roads and shite parking. Sometimes I just can't be arsed with it. Loads of our support make these kind of journeys too and an out of town stadium would actually be easier to get to for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 But then loads of people would be getting the bus into town and then having to get another bus/taxi from town to wherever the stadium is 2 miles away. Then get the bus/taxi back into town after the match. Look at Leeds, it's a big 1 club city also and has supporters from York etc who will get the train into the city centre and then get the bus/taxi to the ground which just seems like a massive fuck on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Leeds, their demise still makes me laugh. I'm old enough to remember them as the top club and its still like seeing Manu or Liverpool spending years out of the top flight to me. I love it. Pardew out(to keep on topic) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Whenever I've been to Selhurst to watch us play and granted it's been a while since I did, but I recall a severe lack of boozers in the vicinity of the ground. There's loads from what I recall en route from Thornton Heath and there's loads around Norwood Junction too. I agree that our gates would drop if we were out of town but I'd still go. That's all that's in Selhurst and Norwood Junction - pubs, chicken shops & bookies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Eh? Selhurst Park, according to Google, is a 35 minute walk from Croydon centre, nearly 2 miles. If SJP were 2 miles away, our crowds would have crumbled under Ashley. People still go because it's a minor inconvenience to their day at worst. That's the point I was making. This is what I mean as you have to experience it. Trust me when I say the people consider that hyper local - that's where most would do their casual run to Zara or whatever. I'm just saying it's not a lot of effort to watch Crystal Palace or any London club and get on with the rest of your day unlike say Old Trafford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I had a dream last night that I came on here and there was a thread saying Tim Sherwood had been announced NUFC manager. The funny part is the club never announced that Pardew had been sacked. I'm pretty sure this means he'll be here forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Whenever I've been to Selhurst to watch us play and granted it's been a while since I did, but I recall a severe lack of boozers in the vicinity of the ground. There's loads from what I recall en route from Thornton Heath and there's loads around Norwood Junction too. I agree that our gates would drop if we were out of town but I'd still go. That's all that's in Selhurst and Norwood Junction - pubs, chicken shops & bookies Don't forget the performing arts school for train loads of pretentious teenagers. And Greggs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Reckon the cunt will fluke a win in the next two prem games, just have a horrible feeling...could be Liverpool the way they are playing right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I really want to want us to lose just to get rid of this parasite but i can't, not fully anyway. I know it's probably the same for many on here but some of you seem so genuinely gutted when we win, it makes me question my own commitment ☺. My worry is that if we do go down we'll still be stuck with these wankers and to be honest i'd rather be stuck witj them in the Premier League than the championship. We're just clinging on to blind hope that Ashley sees sense but i'm starting to believe it won't happen. He's Ashley's loyal little lapdog and as long as he doesn't bite him or shit in his car he's going nowhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Leeds, their demise still makes me laugh. I'm old enough to remember them as the top club and its still like seeing Manu or Liverpool spending years out of the top flight to me. I love it. Pardew out(to keep on topic) They only really had from about 1998 to 2002 as a relevant Premier League team from what I remember. Or are you talking like from the 70s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Leeds, their demise still makes me laugh. I'm old enough to remember them as the top club and its still like seeing Manu or Liverpool spending years out of the top flight to me. I love it. Pardew out(to keep on topic) They only really had from about 1998 to 2002 as a relevant Premier League team from what I remember. Or are you talking like from the 70s. They did win the title in '92 as well tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Yeah. Last side to win the league before it became the Prem/PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Aye, but at the time even as a kid I considered Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Spurs, etc as bigger clubs and that was a one off. That was only 2 years after they went up the season we finished 3rd and hammered them opening day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Leeds, their demise still makes me laugh. I'm old enough to remember them as the top club and its still like seeing Manu or Liverpool spending years out of the top flight to me. I love it. Pardew out(to keep on topic) They only really had from about 1998 to 2002 as a relevant Premier League team from what I remember. Or are you talking like from the 70s. Unfortunately I am old enough to remember Don Revies Leeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Shaft Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Unfortunately I am old enough to remember Don Revies Leeds. At least 'horrible Don't Revie sold us Terry Hibbitt cheap, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Unfortunately I am old enough to remember Don Revies Leeds. At least 'horrible Don't Revie sold us Terry Hibbitt cheap, like. Quite true and one of the best value-for-money buys that NUFC ever made - Leeds were ruthlessly professional to the point of cynicism in the late 60's-70's but they had some great players. Nevertheless, we did have a fair record against them at SJP and a 1-0 win late in 72-73 cost them the title. We beat them a few times in some great games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Alan Pardew has warned Premier League defences that Gabriel Obertan can be “unplayable” this season - if he retains his current levels of confidence. The Toon manager revealed that he has been privately working on the former Bordeaux and Man United winger’s morale. Taking credit for a solo goal now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Alan Pardew has warned Premier League defences that Gabriel Obertan can be “unplayable” this season - if he retains his current levels of confidence. The Toon manager revealed that he has been privately working on the former Bordeaux and Man United winger’s morale. Taking credit for a solo goal now? About the only thing Pardew is good at - bigging himself up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Alan Pardew has warned Premier League defences that Gabriel Obertan can be “unplayable” this season - if he retains his current levels of confidence. The Toon manager revealed that he has been privately working on the former Bordeaux and Man United winger’s morale. Taking credit for a solo goal now? Oh how the premier league will tremble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I wonder if any agents say to the club when they express an interest in their players that there is no way they will let them join NUFC having witnessed how other talented players have regressed under Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Alan Pardew has warned Premier League defences that Gabriel Obertan can be “unplayable” this season - if he retains his current levels of confidence. The Toon manager revealed that he has been privately working on the former Bordeaux and Man United winger’s morale. Taking credit for a solo goal now? About the only thing Pardew is good at - bigging himself up. It always ends up being about him. Just like Allardyce. When the team does well, it is because they listened to him and when they don't, it is because they have ignored his instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 he is completely trolling us and the club, knowing fine well he's fucking bullet proof, absolutely staggering how he is being able to get away with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I wonder if any agents say to the club when they express an interest in their players that there is no way they will let them join NUFC having witnessed how other talented players have regressed under Pardew. Remy, Ba, Cabaye & Debuchy are more reason to join. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikri Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I guess Obertan is going to be this seasons Gosling. A nothing player with an expiring contract who will get games at the expense of potentially superior players with little benefit to the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/alan-pardew-starts-get-boring-bit-repetitive/ A glass of wine and a smoother run; “I will have a glass of wine and reflect on what has been a very stressful period for myself. “Hopefully we can have a smoother run now in terms of being able to manage the football club without the additional pressures that defeats bring.” Alan thinks its alright now. The bad period is over. The man is beyond stupid. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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