The FA Premier League (English Football) Official Thread
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Dudes, I could literally write a dissertation on the plight of my beloved Toon, but it would be fucking boring and I'd need lots of beer and box of Kleenex to wipe away my tears if I got into it.
I used to go to games regularly, was there in the old second Division with Jim Smith and Ardiles as a kid, enjoyed the Keegan years, got disillusioned through Gullitt, loved SBR more than anyone else in football ever and have become increasingly apathetic ever since he was unjustly booted for finishing 5th (a fucking dream now).
Pardew is allegedly the lowest paid manager in the Prem, but his target bonus's (finish 10th) are so massive that it bumps him up to one of the highest, same way Mike Ashley pays the Sports Direct staff, crap wage with an unbelievable bonus for success (monetary not on the pitch). Short story, paying up his contract would'nt break the bank. The other side to it is there are not many managers who would stand in front of the camera and directly lie to the fans week in, week out…. see this website for details and examples, despite the name it is really well done....
Mike Ashley released a statement last week denying that the club was for sale....until at least after the 2016 season, which is incidentally when the current TV deal runs out. Basically he was saying "I'm here for the money, and when I've had it I'll fuck off".
Popular misconceptions spread through the media of this situation include....
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Mike Ashley paid off the debt and made the club fanatically secure. Rubbish, he transferred the debt from the banks to himself in the form of a loan and has since added a further £49m, which he can recall at any time.
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Pardew spent £39m in the summer. Rubbish, with outgoings the net spend was £1.8m.
Current records held by Pardew are...
1st manager ever to lose three consecutive derby games against the Mackems.
First manager to lose 8 consecutive games EVER.
5 wins in the last 26 league matches.
The lowest points total of any league club in 2014.
The least goals scored by any league club in 2014.
All the above is true and can be checked, do you think a change is required?
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I never knew they were under such financial pressure, kind of makes sense since they've sold some key players and haven't really replaced them with key talent (i.e. Demba Ba being sold off)
is Joe Kinnear still around as well?
@Megatron1505 would you be happy if David Moyes took over?
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Those are some interesting (albeit pretty bloody depressing) stats Mega. With the ridiculous Manager-Go-Round of recent years it is surprising that he's lasted so long.
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Honestly mate, it's no surprise to any Newcastle fan. Pardews employment has precisely jack and shit to do with his abilities as a manager and more to do with gambling at the same casino as Ashley and Llambias.
Really sad to hear the news about Jonas as well, a true model pro who stuck with us through relegation and other tough times.
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And now our coaching staff are forced to apologise for abusing fans who travelled 400 miles to watch the team roll over
http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20140918/club-statement-john-carver-and-andy-woodman_2281670_4153873?
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Özil and Welbeck both needed to score and soon. Didn't expect 3 goals for the Gunners today!
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Yes indeed, a couple of missed opportunities.
Epic fail by Manchester United. A four goal swing. Wow.
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Hope you all enjoyed that.
Regards,
LCFC
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it was an epic match. not too happy as a united fan i am not too happy about it. the ref had plenty to do with the outcome of the scoreline too…
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Wow, just…..wow.
Personal note - Papiss Cisse finally looked like a striker again yesterday after two years of barely looking like a footballer. Just shows what 4 months away from Pardew can do for a player.
Great to see so much love and respect for Jonas yesterday too.
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Shit weekend to be a Spurs fan! The team were too complacent against West Brom and had no spark at all aside from a brief spell in the second half. Abysmal defending, poor passing and wasted opportunities to score on the break. I thought we'd learned these lessons the hard way last season but evidently not.
Good to see Newcastle draw against Hull and what a result for Leicester. A weekend of interesting results.
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not just a week of interesting results. it's going to be an interesting league this season. i wouldn't be surprise if the points by the end from 1-10 or even 15th place would be like 10-15 points apart. that's how close this season might actually get. 3-way team battle for goal difference on the final day perhaps.
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From your mouth to God's ear. Going to be an epic season.
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My boys a gooner ….the shame.
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I tried to get him to support Newcastle
