Perhaps, but I'd like to see the interview first. There's so many things that get taken out of context in the print media and twisted its ridiculous. Also you must consider, he would have been interviewed just after the game when in a triumphant high. By this time tomorrow he would have reviewed his comments and admit to at least himself that they were stupid. But not convinced its quite the deal some are making it out to be....
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Alan Pardew
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Perhaps, but I'd like to see the interview first. There's so many things that get taken out of context in the print media and twisted its ridiculous. Also you must consider, he would have been interviewed just after the game when in a triumphant high. By this time tomorrow he would have reviewed his comments and admit to at least himself that they were stupid. But not convinced its quite the deal some are making it out to be....
I agree, it was obviously a stupid comment....
Hootnow
Jermaine Jenas
That's the nature of Fergie's teams though, he's rarely had a first 11, he rotates heavily. Its why he wins trophies. He's been rotating his keepers a lot this season too.
He also started with Hernandez, Welbeck, Scholes and Kagawa vs Swansea, players you wouldn't always say are 1st names on the teamsheet. Its just how he does things.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Whatever Ashley demands I think what Pardew said could already have damaged their chances. Imagine yourself as a Saudi Sportswashing Machine player, PL survival secured, a week away from your summer holiday, but a hard week of training ahead of you to prepare to be at your best in the final game of the season. Then your manager comes out and says this. I can't imagine any way this positively influences motivation, and I can imagine quite a few ways it can be detrimental to motivation.
Even from a purely Saudi Sportswashing Machine perspective this is stupid and I think their fans are right to react. They have underperformed this season, secured their place in the 2nd to last game of the season needing quite a bit of luck against one of the worst teams in the season. Being lucky along the way that both Reading and QPR were abysmal I might add. It's been a long, grueling, and in many ways bitter season for Saudi Sportswashing Machine who last season seemed very much on the right track. Their fans have already started to turn against Pardew, key players are being linked away and the mood around the club can't exactly be stellar.
What do you need? A top class performance in the last game, showing the fans that the team cares and that things are turning around, or a "fudge off" performance? Shows a complete lack of insight and understanding from Pardew to say something like this in the situation he is in with Saudi Sportswashing Machine.
Erik Thorstvedt was on Norwegian telly yesterday (regular pundit) and he talked about the last home game of the season from a player's perspective. Kids and family on the pitch, players thanking the fans, fans showing their appreciation for the players. Good feeling all around and even more so if you got a win in the last game. Words from a true professional, something Pardew obviously isn't.
i don't think that 5 game rule applies anymore - the club get given X amount to dish out at their discretion but can request further medals in special circumstances
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Good post harr, despite my harsh previous comment I will withhold judgment ever so slightly, a qualifier of "If this is as it has been reported" wouldn't have been out of place.
Superhudd
Simon Davies
It doesn't, the commentator said it during the game, as everyone was puzzled at that starting lineup.
Was the 'excuse' given at the time to shy away from the lineup tinkle take.
He basically dropped the spine of his team.. De Gea, Ferdinand, Carrick and Rooney
seaside spur
Ronnie Rosenthal
They will, however, have their third choice keeper in goal, i brick you not.
Be careful what you wish for!
SpurMeUp
Les Howe
Just thinking the same.
How much per place is there up for grabs?
£5,000,000 should certainly be enough to get some focus back!
thfcsteff
George Hunt
I'm glad.
Dear GHod it's all redundant anyway and we simply take care of business! Wouldn't it be so ironic for Wigan to draw on Tuesday and Newcash to win on Sunday LOL!!!
Lily White
Clive Wilson
I've seen it mentioned in this thread that Ashley is a gooner or chav fan but I always thought and several toon fans have said that he is a Spurs fan. A quote from Dave Whelan in 2008: "He is a very good retailer, but at managing a football club, no. Especially with him being a Tottenham supporter and then going up to Saudi Sportswashing Machine, a club that is a different kettle of fish to most in the land."
thfcsteff
George Hunt
See, this was my thought too, especially considering the arse-kickings they've received already at home this season. I thought it would be a case of wanting to sign off with a flourish and remind fans that there's something there! I agree with your earlier sentiments that whatever he's done has perversely worked to make sure Newcash will HAVE to be on-point or face some sort of sanction...
Superhudd
Simon Davies
He is a Yid, he is friends with Alan Sugars mate, Paul Kemsley.
Everyone should get on Sugars twitter and make sure he has a word with Ashley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kemsley
Bankrupt lol.. Kemsley was the guy that whispered in Levy's ear the night everyone knew that Jol was sacked and he didn't and also said to go after Ramos.
Everyone should get on Sugars twitter and make sure he has a word with Ashley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kemsley
Bankrupt lol.. Kemsley was the guy that whispered in Levy's ear the night everyone knew that Jol was sacked and he didn't and also said to go after Ramos.
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seaside spur
Ronnie Rosenthal
Pardew has previously said if they had nothing at stake Ben Arfa and Amoeibi would not be playing as they were playing with injuries. So expect a weakened team compared to one that would have played if they were still threatened by the drop.
As for his comments on this thread, well lets put it like this, would the Man Utd players give less than 100% knowing they might get the hairdryer in front of their peers? Of course they wouldn't!
You have seen what happens if you incur the wraith of Fergie. Look at Rooney today and against Madrid. Fergie never forgets and always demands 100% and professionalism.
Newcastles players now know that there will be no consequences for them as the Manager has said he couldn't care less about the result.The tone for this week and the game on Sunday has now been set.
The players were probably half on the Beach as it was!
Naughton16
Clive Wilson
Any chance they can apply for an emergency keeper for the Arsenal match? I believe Fulop is keen to wet his beak.
