Yohan Cabaye Has Injured That Groin Again

6:06 pm, Saturday, January 19th, 2013 by Ed Harrison · 625 Comments

The sky is falling in on Newcastle – and just to prove it, there is some bad news that Yohan Cabaye has injured his groin again – that’s the one he has just come back from – after he had two surgeries in November.

Yohan Cabaye – has injured that groin again – oh no!

And Alan Pardew had this to say after the shocking 2-1 defeat this afternoon against second bottom Reading – that puts Newcastle in real danger of relegation this season:

“We had to take Cabaye off because of an injury, that brought negative reaction from the crowd and that spread around,” Pardew told Sky Sports of a player who only recently returned from a spell on the sidelines. “We need some impetus. We have lost Demba Ba and Cheik.”

“We have got Cabaye back, but he is just on the first stage of his comeback. We needed him towards the end of the game.” “He said he was struggling with his groin. I did not want to take him off, but when a top player tells you he’s injured you listen to him.”

“It was a painful day for Newcastle.” “First half we could not have played better, you could see the extra quality. At that point you’d like to think we’d get away from them, but second half we could not get a grip of the game. We gave away two sloppy goals.”

“We need some impetus in terms of signings. It needs a little boost, to get everyone to get their heads up.”

We don’t think there will be anything that Mike Ashley will do at the moment, and Alan Pardew will have an opportunity to get a win at Villa Park a week on Wednesday night – and that’s another side below us in the league table.

But another defeat and Mike Ashley will at least be starting to think about who he could bring in as the new manager.

A guy that won the European Championship in May seems available – Roberto Di Mateo.

There’s no doubt that the way we lost this game today will lose Alan Pardew a lot of support – certainly from the Newcastle fans.

Of course there’s still 15 games to play and lots of points still to play for – but we have to stop losing games all the time – especially to those few teams that are below us in the league table – and at home too.

Shocking.

Tags: Injuries · Newcastle News · Yohan Cabaye

625 responses so far ↓

1 seantoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Can’t wait for pardews interview. Cabaye was fantastic today but he’s just back from injury so needed to bring him off as he looked tired, marveaux took a knock in training and be looked tired so didn’t want to risk him. I think in a few weeks we will be back to our best with Taylor and hatem back and then hopefully get a player in before the end of January and kick on from there blah blah.

I’m sick of it now get him out he’s depressing me. Laurent Blanc or Martinez for me. I’d take Dimatteo or Zola though. Need to get someone who wants to play football. Not someone who watches Stoke videos on a night and gets a raging hard on from long hoof balls.

I would not hate on Mbiwa if he was to do a uturn and join a better team now. Right fair who would want to come and join this shambles!
2 newcastle10 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:08 PM

what kind of a manger starts ameobi on the wing when he has a player like obertan to provide some width. why take off marvaux for perch when we had our tails up. den he takes off cabaye for bigirmana and we go 2-1 down. this is not good enough holding out for a 1-0 against reading at home we could of scored 3 or 4 goals today but for pardews negative tactics he needs to go .we need a manager that actually goes to games and play for d win nothing less. what he sees in ameobi is beyond me he clearly cannot control his players. gutierez was tired and really sloppy today but keeps him on instead of marvaux? he clearly dosent have a clue! i remeber wen keegan came back and on his press conference he said i know wat the fans want they want to be entertained we wont hold out for a 1 nill win we want to win by 2 or 3 goals.also when pardew came in he has completly changed tiote. he isnt a patch on d player we seen under hughton. i also taught krul was better under hughton as well as many others i.e guti colo. alan pardew is as bad as iain dowie for gettin teams relegated he has to go blanc or martienez for me
3 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:08 PM

I have two questions

1. Would we have won if Remy signed for us and played today ?

2. What other manager in the rest of the world would play Shola Ameobi right wing ?
4 Tommyy // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:08 PM

No it needs a massive boost and a whole tactical, technical and style restructure Alan. Namely you need to leave.
5 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

At any other club in world football Pardew would have been sacked before todays game. Forget signings, forget injuries it’s the manager that needs to be replaced, and replaced quickly
6 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Didn’t watch the game today, but head Willo was at fault again for the goals. If he wasn’t playing we would’ve got a result. Signing 2 defenders, 1 midfielder and 2 strikers is imperative. How did Shola, Marveaux and Debuchy play?
7 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Incredibly disappointed.

I do not blame Pardew totally for the mess we are in – the rot starts at the top. But he will be the fall guy. In a way it doesn’t matter who manages us with Batman and Robin in charge. We will never rise above the mediocre and our quality payers will bale out this summer.

But… football psychology dictates that a new guy in charge can motivate and improve confidence. It is that bad now, it really is.

Tactically, with a shite defence, trying to hold out for 1-0- is just plain crazy and AP has to take responsibility for poor decisions on the park.
He is also not motivating the team enough to get the one or two wins we need to pick up.

So I think he has two more games in charge and if we do not pick up any points he will have to go. To the doom-mongers – remember this may nor be enough to save us. Batman will almost certainly recruit the wrong person.

And any d***heid who thinks KK would ever work for Batman again – get a lobotomy.

Come back JFA all is forgiven
8 Toon Tang // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:10 PM

michelle keegan nipple slip is the only highlight from this day believe me
9 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

The only thing, and I mean ONLY conceivable thing that can come out of this current situation is that Ashley sees that big fat TV money cheque getting further and further away so he may panic buy to avoid relegation.

Bye the way Ashley was spotted watching the NUFC game at his home

http://blog.twowholecakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/scrooge-mcduck.jpg
10 seantoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Boring boring boring we’ve heard it all before pardew. Do one please!
11 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

A massive boost would be having a manager who knows what he’s doing and not just blagging his way through.
12 Sinner // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Funnily enough Pardew is turning into Steve bruce, always finding excuses and not man enough to accept his own mistakes!
13 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Haha Loic Remy scored on his debut. We’d be a lot safer if we would’ve kept Ba and signed Remy.
14 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Rotonda heights

You have actually spoke to me for the first time..ffs its taken a long time but we got there. I have my opinion and if you do not agree with me then that is fine. I have seen more manager come and go in 30 years of support then i have had hot meals. It has gettin us bloody no where has it? What difference will it make this season? I am just as p21ssed off as you with todays results but that’s Football for ya. There you go, not that i will get a reply off ya!!
15 El Tino // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

” you will never get stability when you have Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias running the club.”

Keegan 2010

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337599/Toon-legend-Kevin-Keegan-attacks-Newcastle-owner-Mike-Ashley-chaos-St-James-Park.html#ixzz2IRj8pAYH
16 seantoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Toontang were have u seen that?
17 TimKrulFan // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Who says when the players are ready to come back from injury he needs to be sacked
18 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Marvo was our best player along with Cabaye. Pardew for some reason took him off. He really is making rubbish decisions this season. A 10 year old could see that was a daft move. I was there today and Cabaye didn’t look injured to me when he came off.
Cabaye off the Arsenal apparently
19 Toon Tang // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:13 PM

type on google mate . you gotta love them burger nips
20 Toon Tang // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

as long as it aint horse hahah
21 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Sack Parew and bring in Atkins. I’m sure that’s what happened at Southampton a few years back
22 LGFUAD21 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Repost

SORRY GUYS AN ESSAY HERE. TRYING TO BRING CONTENT RATHER THAN SIMPLY INSULT

We should now all be at Defcon 4.

Pardew set todays team up wonderfully in my eyes. Shola isnt a winger but he maintained possession, played unselfishly. winning the ball and giving it to our skillful guys (Cabs, Anita, Debuchy).

Jonas did the same on the other wing. It took away from our attack but it gave Marv, Cabs and Anita a chance to play the ball.

Cisse needs intensive work to return him to the player he as last season and in Germany. He lacks confidence and you can see his decision making has gone to pot with it but he isnt a lost cause.

The Pardew screwed it with HIS tactics. Fair enough you need to take Cabaye but shoulda left Marveaux on.

Before subs we were controlling that game, we had all the momentum and enough possession to prevent Reading from playing and building and that was down to the fluid football being played down our spine from Collo through Marv, Cabs and Anita.Which was some of the best we have played this season by some way.

The changes invited Reading to play football, they built momentum and we were suddenly on the back foot.

RUBBISH PARDEW

We need three points not 1 and Id rather see us die on our feet that live on our knees.

ON THE BOARD AND SIGNINGS

I hate this notion that we are struggling through lack of signings. It’s just not true. We needed signings to contend but not to survive and achieve mid table (which lets face it became our goal before Christmas).

I would love new signings but people seem to think they will save us from relegation. THEY WONT. Because the root of our problem is that we wont use them properly.

I want stability in management but we need to entrust that to the right guy and that is not Pardew.

Look at Billy Davies. He constantly got Forest into the playoffs with a average team (even for the Championship) because he set them up well. They suffered from not having the signings but they werent relegated for it. As soon as they sacked him they were in a relegation fight because the new guy couldnt set the team up.

Martinez somehow magically keeps Wigan up because he is able to set his very very poor squad up to work for him and they give games a stab every time regardless of who it is.

What would be more valuable to us than any signing (even Messi or Ronaldo) is a manager of quality. One who can set the team up to play to its strengths and improve its weaknesses. But also one who can convince the players and prospects that we are on the up and not the reverse.

Rijkard is available (and unlikely to be appointed to another european giant but has the credibility)
Blanc is available and im sure would ove to be part of our new french revolution.
Bert Van Marwijk
GARY NEVILLE

At first i was hoping pardew would ensure survival and then think about getting a better manager in. I thought it would be dangerous to shake it up this late in the season. But that is not true. We need to go all out for this and shake it up. And if it fails, we tried at least.

Would rather go down and be in control than have it out of our hands.
23 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:15 PM

On todays evidence Villa will slaughter us.
24 seantoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Toon tang thank you mate first thing to smile about since the cabaye goal
25 hallelujah..john tudor john tudor // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:16 PM

who can remember a comftable 4-0 win, PARDEW OUT
26 Toon Tang // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:17 PM

seantoon hahahaha too true mate. Bin waiting for that slip since day one. im very easily pleased
27 El Tino // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Make a big move for Harry Redknapp. Would love to see Remys face if that happened.
28 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Nile ranger ?@NilePowerRanger
Certain fans need to not come and support this team… Coming out to BOOO us.. Stay at home.. Don’t need ur BOO’s…. SAY NO MORE !!!!
29 Rotonda heights // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM

78

that’s where you’re wrong mate.

I am 51, born 61

You know it ain’t right when the manager blames the fans.

pardew should have gone a long time ago. he was never the right choice from the start.
30 dubzy // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Newcastle have not won a single match since Sir Alex Ferguson called us ‘a wee club in the North East’ – 4 losses, 1 draw.

roberto di matteo.4 me ! ! ! !
31 No Plain Saylor // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM

QPR will get another 6 points before we will. Fact. QPR will get even stronger over the next two weeks with the likes of M’Vila. Fact. Wigan always manage to get themselves out of trouble. Fact. Reading have now won 3 of their last four games. Fact. 2 points seperate us from 19th. Fact. NUFC are on their WORST EVER PREMIER LEAGUE RUN. FACT. There is nothing better at a football club than stability that is true, but surely it depends on who is in charge, if you have a good, forward thinking, positive manager then by all means keep him as long as united have fergie, as arsenal have wenger. But keeping pardew for stability, germany should have kept hitler then? Pardew please leave, Im near tears here.
32 Rotonda heights // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM

how choir boy ranger is still employed shows what a joke of a club we are.
33 Williamsonsuks // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM

@Kets… Williamson was at fault for the first, although ball came in from the left (handball take down) no defender challenging the pass.
Not the second, whole defence was everywhere , Reading got lucky, miss hit shot landed at strikers foot, krul’s vision blocked by 2 defenders.
34 Readingmag // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM

bring back KK passsion heart love …no more Ahhhhhhhhhh
35 One comment a day // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Pardew will have a groin injury if I see the twat! I will give him a good hard kick in the balls.
36 Talentet // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

http://www.facebook.com/groups/568213849874565/
37 newcastle10 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

ranger has sum cheek to say tat he is lucky to b a proffesional footballer
38 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:22 PM

http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/poll-should-alan-pardew-remain-as-manager/
39 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:22 PM

We need to get in Alderweireld, Mbiwa, Sissoko and 2 decent strikers otherwise we’ll go down.
40 dmac // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Drove 250 miles to watch this today. I dont want to jump on the bandwagon but pardew cost us another game. Ameobi on rw? Marv off and perch on? Fair enough cabaye had a niggle but then bigi? We were playing at one point with perch bigi and anita in the middle…. Seriously?
41 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Rotonda heights

FFS you tell me to turn out the lights. Calling the club a joke lol!!!!!!! Turn out the lights
42 ToonMauritius // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

One comment a day
i’,m very tense but your kick in the balls make me laughing, nice one mate
43 chuck // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Obviously he has been brought back too early, it’s common knowledge, that Groin tears take time to heal.
Give him time or end up ruining his career.
44 Readingmag // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

I recon people look at this from the club…

Paredew OUT now

Bring back KK….yes i Know you defrences but this IS not back you, its about a MORE than you knowou about the region, area, a following.
45 ToonBano // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Do you think any local journalist will earn their wages by asking why he brought off our most dangerous attacker in Marveaux for a centre back in Perch? When Obertan and Sammy were sat on the bench.

Any chance of that happening?
46 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mbiwa’s manager knows nothing about him coming to NUFC…..
47 ramboreilly // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:26 PM

10 days till the next game,probably a good time to change managers,you cant ignore our reccent form and points total ,in the last 15 games.I wanted stability and i cant see us getting a top class replacement,but we need to stay up.He has to go now
48 One comment a day // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Toon mauritius my pleasure mate!
49 stuart no9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Does anyone else think- getting adkins in till end of season to keep us up, then taking our time to appoint a long term successer to pards- bearing in mind a real quality manager is out of the question due to working conditions, however adkins has raised a few eyebrows with his achievements over the last 3-4 years.!!!!
50 Readingmag // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:27 PM

you can put 11 new players in, its about man we management , its not going to happen …..yes I am so ducked offf……change it….if go down at least we tried
51 bzak12 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Poll in the Mag on Pardue should he go currently 78% say OUT
52 deeeeeeano // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Panic buy panic buy
53 bzak12 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Most betting firms have suspended next manager to markets!
54 El Tino // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Dont rate Di Matteo at all. Need a big name though to attract players, now that ashley n lambias have made us look like a wee club.

Its almost Shearer time
55 belgrade fan // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

montpellier lost 3-2, despite leading 2-1
and sack AP, as I said he cares only about his paycheck, he is MAs man, not NUFC man…
every time when we r up 1-0, he put Marv-Cabs-Anita out of game and bring f…ng Perch in and we loose. Even idiot could learn but not AP
Please make him out of our team, or we r dead
56 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Can anyone genuinely see Pardew being sacked? No chance in my opinion.
57 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:29 PM

39toonarmydownsouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Well wtf do you say after witnessing that?
I’ve always supported pardew but he cost us that game today the substituions were baffling! Fair enough cabs may have needed to come off after just coming back from a long lay off but marv for perch was stupid we should of been pushing for a 2nd
Cant defend it today shocking
This is the first time i genuinly feel he may be sacked after that result

Colo should not be wearing the armband with all this sh1t going on he doesnt look intrested at all

And if we dont bring in a CF were in real trouble relying on cisse plenty of service today but he is just plain lazy makes no runs or just runs like forrest gump sitting miles offside! He has no fight in him never once did he hassle defenders to get goal side or win a header lets be honest without ba we look toothless upfront

If we did sack pardew we have to be very cautious with who we bring in, atm i feel if we signed say laurent blanc i think it would increase our chances of signing players as no one wants to sign for a sinking ship

Oh please ppl stop putting adkins on your list of potential managers if we sack pardew we want a manager to take us forwards not sideways
58 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

He shouldn’t be taking Marveaux off when we’re drawing.
59 alf // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Cabaye hurried back by the 3rd Rate Pardew the Curse of Ameobi who has seen off Bobby, Roeder,Souness,Shearer,Big Sam,Keegan Kinnear and soon Pardew the guys a Jonah!
60 gawebb99 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Apparently I too also heard cabaye is off to arsenal and also Ben arfa is starting to refuse to play for us I actually blame us fans if we actually boycotted/make signs tell Ashley we don’t want pardew then we wouldn’t be in this mess seems everyone just talks the talk and santon is seriously thinking if a return to Italy bad times for the toon
61 One comment a day // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Pardew out poll time ED!!!!

http://www.pardewout.com
62 dubzy // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Nile ranger ?@NilePowerRanger
Certain fans need to not come and support this team… Coming out to BOOO us.. Stay at home.. Don’t need ur BOO’s…. SAY NO MORE !!!!
63 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM

APOLOGIES FOR THIS LONG AND PAINFUL POST WHICH REGRETTABLY IS PAINFULLY TRUE!

Cabaye sub is understandable but to replace him with Perch? Perch is not a creative player, and then to do an identical sub with Marveaux is bordering on MADNESS! NO MORE EXCUSES PLS.

Well done Alan, you’ve managed to break another record today. Today was the 1st time that Reading have won at SJP since 1900! Wow you really are a winner – anyone defending this guys record is a Mackem or completely clueless – just like our illustrious manager.
He’s run out of excuses, run out of ideas and is damaging our club! Just so people can see our form this season…………..
NUFC v Spurs 2-1 (W)
Chelsea v NUFC 2-0 (L)
NUFC v Villa 1-1 (D)
Everton v NUFC 2-2 (D)
NUFC v Norwich 1-0 (W)
Reading v NUFC 2-2 (D)
NUFC v Man U 0-3 (L)
Sunderland v NUFC 1-1 (D)
NUFC v West Brom 2-1 (W)
Liverpool v NUFC 1-1 (D)
NUFC v West Ham 0-1 (L)
NUFC v Swansea 1-2 (L)
Southampton v NUFC 2-0 (L)
Stoke v NUFC 2-1 (L)
NUFC v Wigan 3-0 (W)
Fulham c NUFC 2-1 (L)
NUFC v ManC 1-3 (L)
NUFC v QPR 1-0 (W)
ManU V NUFC 4-3 (L)
Arsenal v NUFC 7-3 (L)
NUFC v Everton 2-1 (L)
Norwich v NUFC 0-0 (D)
NUFC v Reading 2-1 (L)
12 games played so far at home so we have 16 games left of the season with 6 more games at home and 10 games away. We have not won a single away game this season……sorry but if we want to have any chance of staying up, we must sack AP immediately!! Enough is enough, this has been a very painful post to go through but I challenge anyone to defend APs track record this season. Just cast your memory back past all the games above…….it’s been just one BIG shower of shlte! Btw of the 5 games we have won this season…………all at home btw..
NUFC v Spurs 2-1 opening game of the season, we were lucky and I was relieved that we got 3 pts.
NUFC v Norwich 1- 0 – not a convincing win against a very very poor side at the time.
NUFC v West Brom 2-1 very very lucky win
NUFC v Wigan 3-0 Wigan had a man sent off in the first 10 minutes so difficult to gauge our performance in a true light
NUFC v QPR 1-0 Won, just…..very cagey performance against a very poor QPR side….

So anyone wanna back Pardew……I don’t and I won’t defend that sack of shlte! Hopeless time and time again!
64 sirtoongospel // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM

As well as defenders, we need a dominant CM player. Tiote away and has been out of form, but someone to drive us forward not just pass is desperately needed. We still need a CB, LB, CM and a striker in this window.

3 from 4 is trying to improve but if its only 2 then I think that is short changing us once again. If this CB arrives along with the LB then we then have 10 days to get the striker in. Surely they won’t fail??
65 Williamsonsuks // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM

It was 1 0 when marveaux was taken off.
66 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Infact, when he took Marveaux off, we were winning 1-0. James Perch isn’t good enough. Bigi shouldn’t be playing. Obertan isn’t a footballer. Willo is a pub team player. Shola Ameobi is useless. We need 2 strikers in this window.
67 calvinho // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM

We are in serious trouble. We need Ashley & Llambias to come out and say they will back Pardew; IF they are sure he is the right man for the job.

We would not be in this position if we had strengthened adequately during the summer. We needed three 1st team players to improve competition. We now need FIVE first teamers; PLUS replacing any that leave. So far, we have brought in Debuchy. But we need to replace Ba, PLUS another forward.
We need a defender (which it looks as though we might have) PLUS another to replace Colocini.

We need another midfielder to provide competition.

However, despite these failings, Pardew has not done himself any favours this season. I genuinely feel he has lost the dressing room due to his insistence on playing hoof ball football to accommodate/support players who should not be regulars. I think this style has not gone down well with Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Colocini & Ba; arguably our 4 best players. This discontent has spread to a level where Ba wanted out, Colo wants out, and we must face that the fact that Cabaye & Ben Arfa will leave!!

I am genuinely upset and disappointed, as we all can see we have finally have 4-5 world class players to build a team around (Krul, Colo, Cabaye, Ben Arfa, maybe Cheik on his day)

I’m out of ideas!
68 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM

TDS

If you were Ashley would you allow money to be spent on players for Pardew to ruin???

If Ashley believes that we will go down under Pardews leadership he’ll sack him in a heartbeat because of the money it’ll cost the club
69 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Pardew will not be sacked ffs. He is a board sympathizer so Ashley will not turn against him. Pardew need’s 4 or 5 players. Ash need’s to splash the cash to take some heat off the fella. Pardew has been thrown to the wolves without a stick to defend himself. I can’t defend Pards subbing Marveax though. Stupid stupid mistake.
70 toonicle // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Ok i’m on board, Pardew out!
71 hdavid23 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

to all those calling for KK to be brought back: he’ll never come back to NUFC until MA & DL get out
72 El Tino // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Perch is the new amdy faye
Bigi is the new alan smith

Get Gérard Houllier in.
73 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:34 PM

1 striker isn’t enough. We can’t have Shola coming off the bench to change games, we need at least 2. We have to get Sissoko signing up as his price is ridiculously cheap.
74 nufc786 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:34 PM

http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/sport/nsport/tm_headline=magpies-agree-yanga-mbiwa-fee%26method=full%26objectid=32636416%26siteid=50141-name_page.html?
75 samtobiaswills // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:34 PM

the things i would do to witness mike ashley and derek llambias leave our club and take pardew with them! would love to see hughton re installed but pigs will fly before that happens
76 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM

I was one of those fans booing today when Pardew brought off Marvo for Perch. It was a show of no confidence for a boss that has lost the plot I never boo as well.
We needed to attack from the word go in the second half. Sub should have been Shola off, Obertan on at half time. Can’t believe Obertan didn’t start. Up agfainst Harte who is slow and 35 years old.
We score the second we end off winning easily.
I could see their equalizer a mile off.
Pardew then turns around in an interview and has a go at the fans.
He is pathetic and I’ve lost all faith in him now.
77 hdavid23 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM

i would go for Blanc, with Beardsley as plan B
78 valle // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Ranger has got some nerve judging the fans!!! Even though i dont agree with booing your own team, he is the last one to tell the fans how to behave.
79 bzak12 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM

TANS give the job to Beardsley he knows the club inside out,has respect of players and fans would get behind him and he would play proper football. Even if it is just till the end of the season the bring in someone like Blanc if we’re still in Premier. Pardue must go whatever!
80 jimmysmith // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Slow moving train wreck. Surely down to far more than just the lack of investment last off season. Something is horribly wrong.
81 bzak12 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Sorry I meant TADS
82 Sinner // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Pardew is already gone in my head, im having Perch as interim manager with Olivia Wilde as his assistant.
83 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Turn it around Pardew. Get the players you need and turn it around
84 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Anyone who want KK back are morons who know nothing about football. KK tactics were worse than Pards
85 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Just to be very clear I have never blamed any of our players….NEVER. Our poor form is down to AP …end of.
86 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Why would M’biwa want to join this sinking ship ?
87 nufc 11 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

For sake Santon is not a LB between him and the brilliant Willo they have destablised the the bk four and we all know now where our captains head has been only worry I have is AP dosent have a history of turning things around once his clubs have got dragged into dog fights and MA is very loyal to him but who do we get to replace him with no outstanding candits serious opp missed today only hope Yanga wasnt lookinh cos we badly need him this result gives other clubs the excuse to snatch him from us again very worried.
88 gawebb99 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Heard tht mbiwa manager has said tht he has heard of no bid but funny it only coming out bids been accepted before the game maybe trying to lift the fans I think we will go dwn now there is no chance at all of staying up I’m do certain I have ripped and binned my family season ticket think we should think the worst and people who says we will be ok WE WON’T this was a must win game and pardew failed
89 ramboreilly // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

ashley is as much to blame as pardew,pardew will be the fall guy and scapegoat for this,between them they could get us relegated.shockingly bad management from top to bottom.Really they all should go,but that wont happen.
90 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

If it should happen that MA fires Pardew soon, who is available and who could we get?

…also who would you prefer of those choices?

I don’t think sacking Pardew is the right way to go, but in the end MA wants to protect his investment.
91 Ashton // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

He should have been sacked months ago. And I told you so but you people are too stupid and know nothing about football.

Sacking him now will be a mistake. We need to sign new players and without a manager it will make it much more complicated.

So calm down and stop being so foolish.
92 crazynufc // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

I think every1 that is bein negative about the club the management and players should shut the hell up we dont need all this crap and drama we need to stick together and cheer the team on pardew is a good manager he just needs a lil finacial encouragement and willingness to pay out the money !!!!!! Give the guy a chance ffs !!!!!! The worst thing we could do is get rid of pardew hes got a 10 year contract which means we will be payin money out to him for compensation instead of buyin players and it will unsettle the team even more !!!!!!!!!!!!
93 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Even the potential signing of Mbiwa does not change my mood after today.
94 LGFUAD21 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:39 PM

The worst part is it wouldnt suprise me is Pardew has now well and truly lost the dressing room.

And I hope Llambias is monitoring that situation because a lost dressing room = relegation

2 players have already come out an criticised his approach to the game. Im sure Cabaye, Anita, Debuchy, HBA, Marveaux and even Santon think the same thing. Before us they were used to playing beautiful football in winning teams.
95 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Fee agreed for Yanga-Mbiwa
Wonder if he’ll be off to QPR
96 kevymartins // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Turn it around? too late we can’t beat reading at home not long to go now untill were in the fizzy pop and hada rebuild are hole team again were fcuked
97 bzak12 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Who the F is this Power ranger to talk. Wantabee gangster MotherF
98 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Love this quote “Pardew need’s 4 or 5 players.”

No sorry the man needs a brain transplant…….
99 alf // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

No one can say they weren’t warned when Clueless got the job his whole career is littered with Sackings and a club like NUFC shouldn’t have to suffer Crap like him!
100 One comment a day // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Get Curbishley in until the end of the season, he rescued West Ham when Pardew tried to get them relegated!
101 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

QPR need 2 centre backs, so wouldn’t be surprised.
102 calvinho // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

I honestly thing Pardew’s new contract is protecting him from being sacked. I think the 8-year contract does have clauses in it, but i think we’ll need to get relegated in order to sack him. The only other way would be for him to resign.
103 sirtoongospel // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Oh, and I never want to see anyone sacked, but it is getting difficult to defend Pardew now. I won’t call for the sack but defending him is impossible to be honest.

He made mistakes from day 1 this season when he abandoned the system which suited us perfectly. His treatment of Cisse means he now has a striker shirt of confidence when we need him most. I think we will come good but only if we add a striker to run the channels with serious pace. Someone to drag defenders and allow Papiss to get a little space. Remy would have done it but we need a new target. Shane Long for me. Chases EVERYTHING. Very quick and a team player.
104 toonicle // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Play Shola the Sub as a starter on the right wing? Alan have you ever managed a team before?
105 MacToon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Turning on the fans?

I see trouble ahead……………

TDS, up until today I would have agreed with you about Pardew being safe but now I’m beginning to wonder. Big problem is who we would realistically get!

1st half Pardew got it 100% right imho

2nd half he cocked up big style, first 2 subs were shocking. like in the Arsenal game, twilight zone time.
106 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Bzak
Beardsley would be a fcuking disaster!
Were in a dog fight we need an experienced manager not gamble on a toon legend with no senior managerial experience (hmm sounds familiar)
If pardew goes his replacement MUST be a top manager this is no time to fcuk about and gamble on an unknown or unproven manager
107 YankToonFan // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Just crushed. Relegation just feels inevitable now. No team spirit, no organization, no strategy, no hope.

Scared to death. Not even angry. Just crushed.

Bring kn Graham.
108 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:43 PM

crazynufc
Great monicker…good to see you living up to your “name”
109 Peter // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Hey guys can you help me looking for toon fans can’t find many here
110 Williamsonsuks // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

@Ashton… Don’t agree. We are going down anyway with Pardew steering the ship. He’s showing signs of pressure, stupid mistakes, calling the fans. He has no support here anymore.
No manager=Better
111 hdavid23 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

we should never have sacked SBR… who knows, he might still be alive and managing NUFC, contending for cups, etc… i know he would be 80, and that he had cancer, but I think he would’ve won that battle if he was still managing
112 YankToonFan // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Graham will bring in spirit, Diame will control the midfield.

Don’t want any more French players. Give mw players who have cut teeth in PL.
113 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

calvinho

Ashley will have more clauses in that contract to allow him to sack Pardew for as little money as possible. Word is it’s only a years wages to get shot of him, I’m sure the fans would have a whip round to help see the back of the man
114 jimmysmith // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

I think the fans need to back the team and the board need to back the manager, but I’m far than convinced even that will turn this season around.
That final 20 minutes was like walking the green mile.
115 dubzy // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

……….malky mackay any1……….
116 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Spreadthetoon

Pards need’s 4 or 5 players. Simples The fact is we will be lucky to get 1 more player in. We aare screaming out for strikers. Ameobi will never make a good footballer as long as i have a hole in my ar.. and i could have throttled Cisse for missing a sitter.
117 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

While I agree Ashley has not stumped up the cash for new players he is not the one telling Pardew to play Shola or Papiss right wing and trying to hold on to a 1-0 win for 35 minutes at home to Reading. So many managers out there could get more out of our squad than Pardew even with our injury problems
118 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Ashton

Any reason you feel the need to insult strangers over the internet? Does it give your ego a nice boost?
119 Billythefish // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Pardew has lost the plot, game after game he still makes the same mistakes. Poor subs, players out of position, publicly covering his own shortcomings by saying players are not good enough or experienced.
This man along with the director and owner are doing a good job of self destruction to NUFC. what is a good financial footing if you don’t spend it.
2nd rate owner and management, 1st rate fans getting shit from all angles.
120 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

People. Pardew will not be sacked. Pardew shouldn’t be sacked. All the players actually like playing for him and speak highly of him. Have you thought about the negative effect it could have on the players? First their top goal scoerer then thier captain and then their manager? Also how stupid it would be to sack the manager now during transfer window. Graham Carr has done all the scouting and we have all these players lined up that we are negotiating with, what if the new manager comes and doesn’t like our targets and wants different players? Just be patient with Pardew…he will turn it around. Give him until end of the season, he deserves time to have his best players back and some reinforcements and then if he loses then sack him. There is no guarantee we will survive relegation should Pardew be sacked.
121 seantoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:46 PM

You feel depressed now! Just wait till the next few days when colo leave and were left with perch and willo at CB
122 Mister Tuff // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:46 PM

It all went wrong in the summer. The top three agreed that the team was adequate -and could therefore embark of the self sustainability model. They got this entirely wrong. I have no doubt that Dastardly is not the one who is telling El Gordo about the attributes of players at the club and whether the squad was adequate for this season. Percy Parsnip is the “football” man -he has accepted joint responsibility for the great summer no buy gamble.
Percy should never have got the job in the first place – he does not have the required CV for the job (despite fools saying he had). Last season to a certain extent the team and Percy “blagged” it with the 5th place finish.
Percys’ history at other clubs suggests a good first season and then he is “found out” during the second season -history is repeating itself.
I would certainly not trust Llambias -he is a snake and the type to go behind your back- (as per KK). A not too pleasant person.
As for who to replace Pardew -KK would never ever return, Di Matteo -no thanks. I really do not know who would be the best to replace him -but using this as a reason as to not do the correct thing is illogical. He is not up to standard and never will be. He is arrogant and will not change his ways.
Its an old piece of sporting psychology to praise the fans -they all do it -it is usually the basis of self preservation by the person doing the praising. Percy is on record (taped by a newspaper) as slagging off West Ham fans. It looks like the house of cards is falling down.
The league at the bottom is pretty tight points wise so we are not yet doomed. Changes have to be made now.
123 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

MacToon

APs done that all season, got 45 mins right and then 45 mins wrong……how many games have we lost this year having scored first……how many…..I do not know but I reckon its the majority…cos as soon as we score AP likes to sit on a lead and wait the rest of the game out. This guy is worse that Guillit…..never thought that would happen but it has….AP must GO! And turning on the fans, shows he’s lost the players and the fans, the only ones backing him are MA and DL! FFS
124 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Toon1978

No amount of signings will save us from Pardews tactics, he cost us the game today just as he’s cost us many this season
125 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Mbiwa is very similar to Coloccini. He won’t be able to play with Coloccini as we need a bit more height at the back. Toby Alderweireld would be a great signing. We need to splash out.
126 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Are people mreally saying Pardew got the selection at the start right. Playing Obertan on the right wing is stupid. He should be on the bench to come for last 30 if needed.
127 boater // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Lots of people seem to think the substitutions sealed our fate, but it could have gone the other way. That’s how these things tend to work – people look for a handle when things go wrong.

I’m more inclined to think we are incapable of playing a strong 90 mins.. the odd decent half that’s it. I think we would have lost today no matter the subs – it’s more a mentality issue which is just as worrying, of not more.

The most concerning stat of Pard’s record at NUFC is never once have we come back to win from a losing position – not once.
We are currently losing big time over the season – but can he turn this around ?

Before calling for his head, you might want to post a realistic alternative and bear in mind the huge jeopardy that automatically comes with a new appointment in a high pressure situation. It’s not just a case of Pardew’s sacking will ensure survival. Plus there are transfers going through (hopefully) and how will those be affected?
128 Talentet // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Ok, I see it is better to use “Pages” on this cause, not “Groups”.. On pages all can joine without needing to be accepted;

http://www.facebook.com/SackAlanPardew
129 El Tino // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:49 PM

GERARD HOULLIER
130 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:49 PM

MacToon

I just can’t see it, personally. And I agree on the match.

You’ve got people on here suggesting Laudrup, Martinez, Blanc, Garcia, etc. You do have to wonder how long they’ve been supporting the club, given Ashley’s record of managerial appointments.

Keegan was hired to appease some potential Arab owners, and other than that he’s just hired his mates!
131 nightfa11 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM

how can anyone still defend pardew is beyond me.. this guy is clueless.. destructor of our play…team.. we were in charge of the game & then he takes of our best midfielders for fuc**** hoof ball football.. man is a coward..afraid to play against fu***** reading… give me a break.. sack that incompetent fu**** NOW! & this is happening for whole season..its not 1st time event ffs.. so HOW THE FU** CAN SOME OF YOU STILL SUPPORT HIM? wed be better off without a manager.. just let colo & cabaye run the team.. not some idiot who played in a fu***** FA cup final 50 years ago FFS!
132 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Ohh dear..Spurs agree fee for Mbiwa

http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=416871
133 El Tino // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM

c mon clarke. Another goal or 2 please
134 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM

After the Game I heard this from Pardew on BBC Newcastle and my heart just instantly sank. “We are trying to get 1 or 2 in over the line”. It has gone from bringing in 3 or 4 to now 1 or 2
135 jimmysmith // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Classic Greek tragedy at the Gallowgate playing for a full season . A tale of unbridled hubris and shocking fall from grace.
136 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:52 PM

boater

What sealed our fate today was whatever Pardew said at half time. The 1st half we were in control of the game and barring some class saves we would have been 3 up.

when we started the second half we we instantly on the defensive and allowed Reading to come onto us, Pardews done this all season long and its cost us big time, the subs were poor, (Cabaye apart due his injuries) you take Marv off and we just sit even deeper.
Pardew has to go now if we are to retain our EPL status
137 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Big Pappa Cissé

Pardew keeping cards close to his chest. Board have dropped Pards in the sh1t time and time again so he is keeping expectations low for signings.
138 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Toon1978
Its easy to blame Cisse isn’t it? Or Ameobi?….lets face it Cisse does not have any confidence cos’ he’s been played out of position ALL season by AP for Ba……
Personally I thought he had a good 1st half. Sadly I think AP probably told the team to defend the lead at half time as there was nothing convincing in the 2nd half. I am gutted, angry and frustrated and the common denominator for that is not the players at fault but the manager. He’s had excuses all season cos’ of injuries but today demonstrated very very clearly that that is not the case. IMO his record is now indefensible and cannot see anyway back for him…..if he stays there is a very very good chance we will go down…..personally I would prefer the gamble cos then at least we have a CHANCE. We have NO CHANCE with Pardew.
139 Sir Braveheart // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM

I said Id provide the positives so here they are. Please bear in mind Im not burying my head in the sand or anything like that, Im aware that we have some serious issues, the team is in free fall, no escaping it, Im just trying to think of the positives to maybe make you feel a little better.

1. There are still 3 teams worse than us. After losing 10 out of 12 you’d expect to be in the bottom 3. The fact we’re not shows the weakness of the teams around us.

2. Saints sacked a manager who lost just 2 in 12 and bought in a foreign manager with just 3 years coaching experience who left his last club at the bottom end of the table. Is he going to be able to win over players/fans quick enough or will Saints start to suffer? Im expecting them to be around the bottom 3 come the season end.

3. Ben Arfa is returning for Tottenham game (touch wood). While he may only get 30-45 minutes at Spurs he should get the whole game against Saints the following week. Despite his lengthy injury he is our joint 3rd highest scorer this season and joint 3rd for assists.

4. We need approx 6 wins to be safe. We have to play: Villa, Saints, Stoke, Wigan, Fulham, Mackems, West Brom, West Ham and Qpr, all teams that on our day we could beat (and we only need to beat 6 out of these 9) If we get anything out of the likes of Chelsea, Spurs, Man City or Arsenal then its a bonus. Admittedly with our form this is difficult to see happening, but with returning players and…

5….new players coming in. Mbiwa looking like a strong possibility and as long as we keep Colo would strengthen our defence no end. Its also a signal of intent from the owner, we’re willing to spend the money needed. People dont realise these things take time, theres still 10 days left to get players through the door which is ages in terms of a transfer window.

6. S Taylor back from injury. Sure he’ll probably only manage 3 games the rest of this season, but like John Terry he brings steel, heart and committment to the team, with the added bonus of (probably) not sleeping with your wife.

7. We play our home games in front of 50,000 people. Dont under estimate how important that is.

8. We had a good first half today. Played well, looked solid and comfortable. We just need to keep that up for a full game, but it was a better performance than the last game against Norwich.

9. The players we brought in in the summer and this window, Bigi, Anita and Debuchy all look very solid players. We all agree we didnt strengthen enough, but the players we have bought in are looking like good buys. This bodes well for any new players we do buy.

10. (Blank)

Ive left 10 blank for you to add your own suggestions. Yes we’re hurting. We feel angry, let down, vunerable, embarressed and frustrated. But lets all try and add our own number 10. One thing you thing is a positive right now. It doesnt take away from the bad things going on, but its an exercise to think of the positives. Try it.
140 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:56 PM

I must admit i said to my mate after the game that i thought Pards should be sacked but i have had time to think about it. I just can’t see what a change of manager will do. Would it not unsettle the players even more so then now?
141 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 6:56 PM

GFNFrance ?@GFN_France
BREAKING: According to Bein Sport, #Haidara will play his last #Nancy match this evening before signing for #Newcastle! BIG. #done?
142 Klam3r // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:01 PM

I’m off this blog too, until Pardew is gone.

Has nothing to do with not supporting the club or blog(i’ll still buy the shirts, watch the matches etc), but everything to do with the all consuming anger and frustration Pardew manages to implement my mind with. It’s really not worth more then 90mins off poor tactics/subs and tragic interviews. I’m negative/sad/frustrated every time i think about Newcastle. Same would go for Ashley, but i can’t see him sell the club in the near future so i’ll take the Pardew resignation or sacking.

Until then,
143 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:01 PM

I have defended Pardew alot this season but that is it,
New players will not take away the fact that we have a shite manager, utter crap, he doesn’t get the best out of our INTERNATIONAL players, G.Carr deserved an award and the players for last seasons achievements, we need to spend our money on new players and LAUDRUP, look at what he is doing at Swansea, the football they play is possession based with an edge, Id love him at this club
144 Billythefish // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:01 PM

Just heard that cock Pardews interview, is he for real passing the buck. Now its the fans fault??? He is a disgrace, 52000 knew the subs were wrong that’s why they were upset.
145 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:02 PM

lol like the headline on the nufc.com website ”yanga management’. Good one.
146 stuart no9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:02 PM

crazynufc I think every1 that is bein negative about the club the management and players should shut the hell up we dont need all this crap and drama we need to stick together and cheer the team on pardew is a good manager he just needs a lil finacial encouragement and willingness to pay out the money !!!!!! Give the guy a chance ffs !!!!!! The worst thing we could do is get rid of pardew hes got a 10 year contract which means we will be payin money out to him for compensation instead of buyin players and it will unsettle the team even more !!!!!!!!!!!! —- is this comment the reason why you call yourself crazy ???????????
147 gaz 44 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:03 PM

toon1978 im in same boat as you there fella
148 boater // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

JB – I agree. The mentality in the 2nd half was all wrong as it so often is. We don’t have the defenders to withstand a barrage of attack – it’s not a trait associated with any NUFC side to be honest and I don’t expect it change with the signing of M’Biwa or whoever else.

I stand by my theory that adapting the team for Cisse is the genesis of our problems this season. His form, lack of movement and lack of appetite is very worrying.. especially considering the lack of alternatives. How we need a poacher in this team to take us to 2 or 3-0 .. sadly NUFC past and present – we can’t hold on to 1-0s.. it’s not in our DNA.
149 nufc786 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Newcastle are reported to have agreed terms with Montpellier over the signing of defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
The Press Association reports that the two clubs have agreed a fee – believed to be in the region of £7 million – and Newcastle are now negotiating terms with the player.

Read more at http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1305031/newcastle-agree-yanga-mbiwa-fee?cc=5739#3aSmfcUCcsJhxzEF.99
150 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:06 PM

gaz 44

Cheers Gaz. I was starting to feel a little lonely lol. Was starting to question my sanity. I feel absolutely gutted atm mate. Words can not describe how down i feel about the current situation. I still have faith and i will always bleed black n white. By god we have taken a pummeling this season lol but we will be back
151 banjax // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Once again we have a knee jerk editorial calling in question Pardews managerial tenure. For someone who won a managerial gong last year, this is a very unfair comment and very speculative. Where the criticism should be nailed to is Mr Lambias and Mr Ashley. They have control of the purse strings, they have control of Transfer Policy or has nobody being listening to what Pardew has been saying. Pardew has no say over player valuations. Pardew does not negotiate for Tranfers. Instead of slagging him off, look to the owner and the managing director to lay the blame, and maybe start the pressure on Ashley and Lambias. Anyway what kind of manager would wantbto come in to work for the kind of owners at the Toon – owners who will not support their own club with the kind of funds that lesser clubs beat us at every turn !
152 Geordiedoonsooth // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:07 PM

If Cabaye is injured we are well and truly seduced
153 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Lads, is Mbiwa playing for his club right now?
154 markisio // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:10 PM

If are club our to have a chance of survival this season and progress next season then these need to happen:
1)New manager of international pedigree i.e. RDM, Blanc or Martinez.
2)Colo needs to stay until the end of the season
3)New CB and LF/ST need to be signed, preferably with a box to box midfielder like sishoko.
4)These signings need to be top quality i.e. sishoko, sakho/alderweireld/Yanga-Mbiwa and siem de jong

If this were to happen i think we would survive and would be able to push towards europe again next season after purchasing good squad players and offloading deadwood in the summer
155 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:10 PM

banjax 151

The most sensible post i have seen in a long long time. Well said fella.
156 belgrade fan // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:11 PM

in same time we had Jonas, Shola, Willo and Perch on the pitch… Spain national team couldnt win with this 4 in team… 4 uselles players…
2 teams agreed fee for Mbiwa?? and Tottham is the 2nd one?? ok, we r looking then for some other CB, he wont reject Tham for us
157 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:12 PM

belgrade fan

The reason we are playing them lads is because we have no bugger else to play. Blaming Pards is ridiculous. He plays the best players he has. Ashley and Llambias are totally to blame for all this for their lack of ambition.
158 boater // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Banjax – We could have done with 2 or 3 more signings in the summer, but I don’t think that accounts for the complete collapse on the pitch. If we were 6 points better off I think most sane fans would cut Pards some slack – but manager of the year award or not, we need to deal with the here and now which is NUFC’s worst premiership run by some distance, and the real threat of relegation.
159 Tayls // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Thanks Sir Braveheart, I’m a little less depressed now.. only a little less mind.
160 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Toon1978
Yeah he is apparantly the club and commentators have confirmed its his last game for the club
161 magpie79 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Gawebb99 u have been hearing alot of things haven’t you hahaha
162 GeordieToon89 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Toon1978 – He played earlier mate got beat 3-2 off Marseille, commentators were saying this is his last game apparenly and now its came out that Haidario is also playing his last game before joining us
163 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Thank you Odemwingie. Keeps Villa at bay
164 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Pardew says things go against you when your down the bottom.
Only if your a negative manager and invite pressure on yourself by trying to see out a 1-0 win with 30 mins to go
165 Lee Dodd // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

THIS IS THE BOTTOM LINE. Alan Pardew has gone as farr as he can at Newcastle United. We Need a New Manager as Alans Tactics are now No Good. His Substitutions today were shocking . Fair enoufg Cabaye was Injured BUT the other 2 Jezzzzz . Shola On The wing and expecting him to Run GOD He can hardly get his feet out of bed he is so slow now. Mike Williamson God sell him to Middlesborough on a free Now… We need an Impact Signing Now !!!! PARDEW GOODBYE !!!!!
166 TheToonKing // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

I swear this can only happen to Newcastle…we are cursed..

Last year…almost made Champions league, great football, manager of the season.

This year…absolute trainwreck and about to get relegated, who would have though ?

Was there ever a discrepancy of this size for a club in the span of 1 year ?
167 Ashton // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

ToonDownSouth

If he had been sacked a lot earlier. We wouldn’t have been in such a predicament. But thanks to idiots and nuthuggers like you, we are on the verge of a disaster.

Sacking Pardew now will only make things worse than they are.
168 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

boater

We are in this position because the players we have atm are not bloody good enough. Not Pardew’s fault imo. Even Alex Ferguson couldn’t do much with the likes of Williamson, Perch, Obertan, Jonas and Shola on the pitch. As the saying goes “you can only f..k with the c..k you’ve got”. The lack of ambition is what’s crippling us.
169 belgrade fan // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:18 PM

no, we didnt need to put Marv out of the game for Perch, and I would rather have Obi then Shola for 90 mins..
Simple. but we tried to keep 1 0 vs Reading.
170 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Cheers lads for the update on them two player. Much appreciated. We need a lift big time. We need strikers also though.
171 nightfa11 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM

oh cmon…he was afraid of reading…a coward… we controlled the game & he takes the midfield off to defend…at home..against reading.. we played really well & he destroyed it..for fu***** hoof ball football.. COWARD..acts tought but he is a fuc**** coward.. how is this the boards fault? explain..
172 dubzy // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM

@Toon1978

yes Yanga-Mbiwa played an they lost 3-2 to MARSEILLE
173 Grafton83 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Why the hell is Di Matteo being touted as a good option. He won a cup with a side that cost hundreds and hundreds of millions.

Floppy chops was right when he said you’d have to be an idiot not to do well with that squad.

Please please not Di Matteo, Blanc is ten times the manager he is, Martinez also.

In any event Pardew must go now, why wait any longer.
174 belgrade fan // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM

I was playing as a pro in Europe, USA and Thailand. So trust me I know a lot about soccer.
Playing Perch instead of Marv killed our creativity, and we tried to keep result. I could understand that if we were 2-o or if it was in last 10 mins… but 35 mins before the end…. joking
175 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:21 PM

belgrade fan

Totally agree regarding Marveaux. I can’t understand why Pards took him off…. scratching head in total confusion!
176 ToonMauritius // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:24 PM

we should go for lukaku
ashley splash the cash
177 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Dubzy

Cheers mate. Will be a great signing i just hope it is not to late. A few hard games coming up.
178 Dondatta13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:25 PM

“The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming”…. Harvey Dent – The Dark Knight (2008)
179 Special K // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:25 PM

Look today was an unmitigated disaster, however you CANNOT be in favour of sacking Pardew unless a better alternative is signed and ready to go.

Do not tell me anyone would be better, the only people on the market are people of a similar standard like Curbishley. The only man I can think of who would be a realistic upgrade is Laurent Blanc, could get the best out of Cabaye, Debuchy, HBA and (please God) Yanga MBiwa, he’s worked with all of them with France and even worked with Obertan at Bordeaux.

He has a track record of success of managing Bordeaux, a club of similar stature to ours and exceeded expectations there. His salary for France was only £800,000 a year so he’d be in the Ashley ballpark of costs.

Even if Pardew sticks around, MBiwa & Massadio Haidara should arrive before next week and hopefully we’ll see a striker through the door before Feb 1st.

HWTL
180 dubzy // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Toon1978

played RB tho
181 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

West Brom pulling us out of the shat
182 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Now the negativity from the fans got to the players thats why we lost.Nothing to do with taking off a playmaker in Marv with 30 mins left and putting on Perch who contributed nothing to the game
183 dubzy // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

villa 2-2
184 pedro // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Utterly terrible, truly gutted. If you want to read something else feel free to check out my blog from Argentina. Article on the under 20s. Sorry if this is a bad time! Believe me I’m feeling the pain too and just keeping busy.
http://golazoargentino.wordpress.com/
185 belgrade fan // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:27 PM

because he was keeping result. He only knows that. every single time when he did it we lost. And Shola is not player for a 90 mins..
Play Obertan 75, keep Marv, then y change. NEVER play so many players uncomfortable on the ball in same time. that means that the others must run for 3.
and Willo is… my God he cant walk
186 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM

This Haidara could turn out to be similar to Bernard. Good player.
187 Sir Braveheart // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM

If we get Haidario and Mbiwa through the door next week and go all out for a striker before the window shuts I’ll be happier. Stats show Shola has played 21 games this season in all competitions and scored 3. One goal in seven games is not good enough. Even someone lile Danny Graham has a 1 in 3 strike rate.
188 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:29 PM

dubzy

Strange that he should play there. Sources saying he will travel early next week to NUFC. We hung around for Remy and lost out. Wish we could just get him over the line asap.
189 Grafton83 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM

We can’t afford Lukaka he’s way out of price bracket and wouldnt even want to come here
190 stretchintoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:33 PM

yanga mbwinga whatever his name is aint gonna join a team owned by mike ashley,managed (managed,haha thats a laugh) by some 1 as incompetent as pardew & a team of so called internationals who have week in week out underperformed. Id like to know why papis cisse has the no9 shirt,he’s f**king useless & needs a good kick in the b*llocks..useless african tw*t,for some1 who cst 10 mill he aint doing his job!
191 roblee7 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:34 PM

agree – anyone wanting Di Matteo – Seriously?!! the guys more arrogant than Pardew, couldn’t keep a job at West Brom and is just a tool, end of. I think we need to replace big time, totally freshen things up, new ideas, new coaching staff (sorry jon carver!)…laurent blanc all the way. also dont want Adkins, sick of these London / Southampton connections, I hate it in fact!! Wish the club was being run by Newcastle people, not cockney morons who support Spurs or whatever. I also think Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer would be a good shout. Lee Clark, or what about that guy who just got sacked from Wolves? I firmly believe he’d do a decent job working with good players, the squad at Wolves was just crap. Or perhaps bring back Ossie Ardilles or Jim Smith? now that was bad for anyone who can remember. Shearer would have to have the biggest balls on the planet to be our manager, imagine if he was the man who got us relegated twice, our greatest ever player? Never gunna happen, he wouldn’t risk damaging his reputation any more
192 ToonMauritius // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:34 PM

experienced a very bad day, here its 2333 hrs, got go lads
keep the morale high, let’s hope for a better future for nufc
193 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:35 PM

GFNFrance ?@GFN_France

BREAKING: According to L’Equipe, Yanga-MBiwa IS now on the road to #Newcastle. #NUFC

Lets hope there isnt any stop offs at london this time
194 roblee7 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:36 PM

grafton – my post was intended for you, totally agree, I can’t stand Di Matteo!! Id hate him to be our manager, FACT (and that was a Rafa Benitez FACT!!!)
195 Grafton83 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:36 PM

If Ashley signs Blanc this window, a decent Striker and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa then everything will probably be ok. It won’t even cost him that much. Please don’t put us through another relegation it’s really bloody depressing seeing a great team crumble
196 MacToon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Ha ha apparently it’s all TDS’s fault lol!

I do worry about where we go from here.
We have an owner who hasn’t got his heart in the club or the area.
A guy running the club who has so little knowledge of running a club.
A manager who believes in defending a 1-0 lead for 45 mins at home against a poor side.

Well that’s my take on it, can’t see sacking Pardew as an answer becasue I don’t trust the two guys above him.

Shocking state of affairs.
197 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Laudrup
Marinez
Blanc
these are realistic managers who could a very good job with the squad we have
198 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

So he’s got a fortnight to get Cabaye fit again for Villa a must win game.
Wouldn’t have thought MA would let his “investment go down the pan without a fight. What has to lose by spending £9M on Mbiwa, £4M on Douglas £8M on INCE, £4M on Butland £3M on Odemwinge & £7M on Sissoko. Total £35M He probably sell Krul for £10M Santon for £6M, £4M for Collo & Simmo for £3M Net Outlay £12M. When/If we go down he could sell these new acquisitions & recoup his £35M plus £8M for Cabaye, £8Mfor Tiote, £5M for Debuchy & perhaps £6M for Cisse£8M for HBA another £35M. That’s £70M How much does he want for the f…..g club? He gambles in the casino perhaps it’s time he takes a chance with the club. We’ve nothing to lose! Think about it Mike!
199 ash1001 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Back from the match, had my hours lie down in a darkened room, has anything changed in my head from my first reaction – has it hell. only to be more annoyed with Pardew trying to blame the negativity of the fans after Cabaye came off.
Pardew you ain’t got a clue, did you ever get a GCSE in football management, how the hell you got your coaching badges is beyond me.
If as some has suggested its Ashley and Llambias not giving you cash to spend that’s the problem, well be man about it and come out and say so, or are you really just a puppet on a tight string, for some reason.
As far as I am concerned you can go this evening, if fact it should have been weeks ago, and take you buddy Shola with you PLEASE.
As for who do we get to replace you, well here a few that may or may not be available, that s only for starters -
De Matteo, Laurent Blanc, Souness, Guillet, Ray Wilkins, Gary Neville, in fact anyone that can pull our team together, and get some decent players in, as its way beyond your ability
200 bob52 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Some things are just beyond me, why take Marveau off as he is one of only two attacking options who can run at the opposition then bring on a defensive player (Perch) and why put on Obertan who really is a runner and nothing else! Finally poor old Shola he tries but offers no threat. Are we doomed we need some more fight and threat, when will Pardew realise Shola and Obertan do not offer that quality.
201 89Norcal // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Figured physios wanted cabaye off, but f me why did Pardew take off Marveaux??

more great build up play, followed by booting it somewhere near cisse in the final third. Whether its low confidence or coach’s tactics it needs to cease.

Only two ways to boost morale as I see it..

1)multiple new signings
2)sack pardew
202 Ashton // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM

nightfa11

They should have sacked him months ago. The signs were all there but most of the fans choose to ignore them or simply didn’t notice them.

1- Sacrificing Cisse (who was in a brilliant form) for one of the most selfish and greedy player in the world. Ba.

2- Changing our whole team tactics to make Ba happy.

3- Being spineless and caring more about an individual player than the team.

4- Being a complete idiot and getting played by Ba like a child.

5-Getting tactically out-classed in the first 10-15 games of the season. So far this season we’ve only played 2 or 3 games well. Bordeaux h, Norwich h, Wigan h. Outside of those games we didn’t deserve to get anything. I could go on about how tactically inept he is but I won’t because it’s pretty obvious by now. It wasn’t 10 games ago mind you.
203 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:40 PM

“pardew should have gone a long time ago. he was never the right choice from the start.”

This is TRUE.

1. Agreed.
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4.
5.
204 banjax // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:40 PM

@ Boater.
Thanks for your comment. From day one those 2 or 3 extra signings in the Summer 2012 would have made a big difference to where we are now. There are plenty of bloggers here who will tell us how much money Ashley has actually spent, my guess is somewhere like -£5m. For a proud club like ours that means we are not even keeping pace with some 1st Division sides in investing money in Top Quality players as well as the kids. Pardews managerial skill (in my opinion) is not in question, it’s the battle he has with the owner to make himself heard, just like Keegan who could see he would never be able to compete in the transfer market or keep his players if a big offer came along. Our great club is being broken by Ashley and Lambias and their lack of investment. All we can hope for is either our owners change their outlook and release funds to buy quality players or they sell up. Frankly I would prefer the latter, but Xmas has long since passed !
205 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:42 PM

How good is Haidara. Let’s face it he is a defender for the team bottom of French League.? Sacking Pards won’t make much difference apart from fact MA will have to pay 12 months wages. He’ll be made scapegoat in next few days anyway. Then he’ll need another puppet. Sooty, Andy Pandy & Orville seem to be UK favourites, don’t know of any French ones.
206 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:42 PM

When you watch Villa, They might be at the end of the table but “they are playing football”. Those fast passing game with the whole team full of youngster.

What the excuse PARWHO
207 nico // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:42 PM

If we don’t manage to get a forward in and Cisse gets injured, we are screwed.
I think we are screwed even if he doesn’t get injured.
Where are the goals going to come from to keep us up?
Please Arfa, come back soon.
208 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:43 PM

banjax

Another excellent post. Exactly what i have been trying to say but failed lol.
209 Special K // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Ash101

I’m hoping you were emphasising for effect but mentioning Souness in there is madness. Forget that relegation season in 09, those two dark years from late 2004-2006 was the worst I’ve ever seen Newcastle, the relegation season seemed inevitable but Souness had genuine world class players at his disposal! I’d rather have my dog unveiled as our next manager as opposed to Souness.

Anyone mentioning Martinez, Di Matteo, Lee Clark or even Ole Gunnar Solskjear needs their head examined. The only upgrade on Pardew would be Laurent Blanc but unless he’s 100% committed to signing, then forget about a change.
210 Grafton83 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Solsjkaer is going to be a very good manager but not sure this is the right project for him. Blanc is proven and has worked with a few of our players before. Not sure if HBA would like it though didn’t they clash befor.

In truth I’d take anyone with a clue above Pards
211 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Lads
Am i the only person who thinks colo shouldnt be wearing the captains armband with all this sh1t going on?
He’s absent as a leader on the pitch and we cant afford that with no leader on the touchline
Also agree about Di matteo/adkins/what ever other random manager ppl are talking about! Not good enough!
Laurent blanc would be one the top candidates should AP be sacked, which i really dont think he will
212 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Even if we don’t get relegated, will the likes of ben arfa cabaye etc want to play for pardew next season…not a chance!
213 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:46 PM

French saying next week NUFC will hold talks with Mbiwa. A little worried we are not pushing to get things done now. Remy deal haunts me and i am afraid the same might happen again.
214 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Aston Villa have a lot of kids. Only trouble is their kids are a lot better than ours. We’ll see next game. History repeating itself Villa condemning us to the drop AGAIN!
215 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:47 PM

West Lancs Geordie

Judging by what the french media are saying he wont be a first teamer yet but is very very talented. Not exactly a signing thats going to save us but if really good young players are available then we should still try to get them.
216 Toonacious T // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Pardew has obviously told the players the fans were booing them and not his substitutions and the thick twats like Nil Ranger have believed him ffs.
217 gawebb99 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Magpie 79 yes I did hear a lot today at the ground a bid of 16 million pound offer is under consideration for cabaye also pardew saying he wouldn’t even listen to any offers for santon well thy have put a £15 million price tag on him seriously our only saving light is tht Aston villa can not defend but I don’t see us winning there unless we get a forward
218 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Nico
Were not much better off if he stays fit he was shocking today could of easily confused him with shola he was so lazy
219 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:49 PM

Agreed Alex no matter what happens I think we should expect some big changes in the summer, colo looks like he will leave either now or in the summer and i would be surprised if we managed to hang onto both cabaye and HBA
220 nightfa11 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Toon1978

i think mbiwa would be a sub for colo…theyre trying to sign him now to get used of englihs football..but in summer colo will leave..& mbiwa will take his place..IF HE SIGNS that is..
221 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Think the tide turned against Pardew today. If Cabaye was injured fair enough, but why did he take Marveaux off ??

Why did he keep Shola & Jonas on when they both looked f****. One minute Shola is right wing, then Cisse is playing right wing. His decisions cost us the game today.

I’ve backed him all along, but I think It’s time to go now.
222 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

gawebb99

If we sell Cabaye then we have sealed our fate.
223 Tekkers29 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:52 PM

nightfall

you think williamson will be picked ahead of mbiwa.

are you crazy
224 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:52 PM

We need a manager like Laudrup or Martinez who have a philosophy, Pardew loves players like shola it fits into his direct style of play, can’t wait to the excuses start coming about europe!
225 Edd Case // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New phrase that sums up everything for us.

‘Purples and Points’

We desperately need both – and fast.
226 Grafton83 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Good god just imagine if Cabs was sold and Santon what on earth would happen.

Those two would atract the same amount now as they would in the summer so it would be complete madness to sell now. Ashley will know that. It would take silly money again like Caroll.
227 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Chelsea and Tottenham after Villa…Pardew work harder..

Get the Right Man in. Stop those Pardew’s Excuse.
228 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Some of the names mentioned may make great managers. Especially like Lee Clark who with Beardsley, Carver & Stone in his corner would be a great Geordie set up but they would still have Ashley & Llambias to contend with & wouldn’t be able to manage things their way. Perhaps they wouldn’t perserve with Big Jessie Williamson & make silly triple substitutions when we need to close out games & persist in playing your No 9 at right wing back. Did Shearer ever play there?
229 Toon Tang // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:54 PM

thank fu ck that gives us 1 points worth of breathing space . more than enough time for ashley and pards to sort things
230 nightfa11 // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Tekkers29

no but taylor will be
231 banjax // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Toon 1978
Thanks for the kind words. I agree. Why can’t they fly the greedy sods (players) straight to the Toon from Paris or Amsterdam or better still, get Ashley to pick them up personally in his chopper and play FIFA 2012 with them on the way across. Although scrub that, Liambias would probably have cleaned them out at poker and if there was anything left, Ashley would probably want petrol money and signed them up to a Wonga loan !
232 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Yes Ashley and Lambias are to blame its one mistake after another but they dont give a shit,Ashleys first mistake was buying NUFC and finding it was going to cost him more than he bargained for.Knows nothing about football never mind NUFC.Hires Keegan perfect choice knows to toon inside out.Then Ashley thinks he knows more about football than KK and he leaves rightly so.Now its mistake after mistake and keeping Pardew will be their biggest yet
233 popscott // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM

Cardinal sin committed, blame the fans. Idiot, been here for 40 years and only constant is us! Wasn’t annoyed marveaux came off but to replace with perch, wtf was he thinking, that was when obertan should have been introduced, they were there for the taking, perch on for cabate when we were 2 up should have been the scenario, to end the game with perch and bigi in midfield , would struggle in championship, shoal and jonas waste of space and if not careful santon will do one. Gutted and worried!
234 Marty-Toon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM

The only thing hat can save us this year if this continues is that
Wigan,Saints,reading and Villa have tough looking games ahead as we do.
They’ll take points off others and each other.
I reckon QPR will be ok,just hoping we can do something to stop the rot ourselves and don’t think anyone will need 40 points to secure PL status as the bottom 3 won’t go above 32 points IMO
Hope we stay up and get someone better in.
Would like POYET as boss
235 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:58 PM

During the aston villa match when the breaking news flash about ashley cole came up. I thought it was going to say Pardew has been sacked lol
236 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:58 PM

If colo will leave..& mbiwa sign then we aren’t getting any new defensive players is just a replacement. Dnt be cheated
237 MacToon // Jan 19, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Cabaye to leave after we just signed Debuchy? Twilight zone continues!
238 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM

after 3 game i made my mind up to stay away after 40 years, i work hard for my money and that fat twat is not getting it anymore when will all nufc fans say enough is a enough and stay away,i no yous all love your team but this just cant go
239 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM

With 8 year of Contract. AP will be laughting to the Bank..if he got the sack…He get to rest for the next 7 years.

Mike will be so busy fighting court case again. Remb KK Vs Mike in Court?
240 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM

banjax

Yes, get them across now i say lol.

davis_toons

Exactly mate. This mean we are not getting more in just a replacement.
241 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM

OK Unbelievable Tekkers take your point but already spent £1M on young Swiss lad. We need to spend wisely to stay in this division. These two buys are all part of Ashley’s “commodity” buying & selling on. His commodity at NUFC being young players as against cheap sportswear at Sport Direct. Mark my words there are other big names to leave in this window to raise funds for other cheaper purchases. At the end of the window it will be Net profit on dealing and weaker squad.
242 Jinky Jim // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:02 PM

In the past 10 years every manager that has picked Stroller to play for the Toon has been sacked FACT !
AP not only picks him to play but plays him on the wing,Guess what?
243 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:03 PM

He won’t be sacked, not a chance! Ashley has a manager who wouldn’t dare pipe up, Just the way he likes it!
244 catchy in norway // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:03 PM

I have said for a long time now, playing players like shola jonas perch obertan Williamson will get him sacked , there not good enough

I’m loving the fact now he is blaming the fans, most of those fans have backed him for a long time, but even they can see he is not up to the job,

He is saying cabaye got injured, fair enough , but I’d you check nearly every one of his matches , he makes a defensive change first , and if he is leading , he tries to close up shop,

He has to go, I’m not even bothered if the new guy carnt turn it around and we go down , it’s getting to the point were its going to be hard to turn it around, as long as the new guy goes out and tries to win games,

I hope he is in a meeting right now getting his p45
245 Dondatta13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:04 PM

PARDEW ONLY GETS 1 YEAR PAYOFF IF SACKED (wont happen)…

It’s called a clause.
246 jimmysmith // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:05 PM

I like Mike Williamson, but he is prone to costly errors we can’t afford any longer and Shola should not be starting in the premier league and never played out of position.

These two critical problems need to be addressed now, or we are odds on for the drop as far as I can tell.
247 catchy in norway // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

If he was in a meeting in the summer and agreed with the 2 idiots above him that we will be fine, then isn’t he as much to blame as them ?
So he said it will be ok, then he trains them, he is more to blame than them
Ppl keep saying he is the football man at the club,
248 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

GFNFrance ?@GFN_France
BREAKING: According to L’Equipe, Yanga-MBiwa IS now on the road to #Newcastle. #NUFC
249 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

If he sacks Pardew it will give him good excuse for not spending any money as he won’t have a successor in situ.
The man is brilliant at hoodwinking the fans.
He’ll just say I’ve done what the fans wanted.
250 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Just watched this vid of Mbiwa. My god this kid is class. I am setting myself up for a major disappointment if we dont sign him after seeing this……class!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGzlD5mZTA
251 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Dondatta13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:04 PM
OK dond thanks, im just trying to blow up this contract thingy.
252 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:10 PM

If/when Pardew is sacked his replacement will be someone who is currently out of work as Ashley will not pay compensation for anyone
253 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:10 PM

West Lancs Geordie

Who spent a million on a swiss?
254 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:11 PM

I’ve decided not to take any notice of rumoured signings anymore,Until there on the website. So you’s are all full of shit more or less.
255 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:11 PM

I’ll tell you what Jack Butler you seem to talk sense and are always in the know. I’d make you manager but I don’t think you’d be able to work with Ashley & Llambias
256 Marty-Toon // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Didn’t think midfield was a big problem for us but with Gutierrez as a starter and bringing the likes of Obertan from the bench shows that we’re too weak there also
257 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Im not saying for 1 minute that we should sign these young players over the senior first teamers we need but the club are clearly trying to sign some top players. The remy deal has shown that its not easy to bring in good players as they are wanted by many clubs and as much as we dont like it we have got to be patient and hopefully their efforts will come off in the next weeks or 2. Either that or bring in players who arent quite as good.
258 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:12 PM

If he goes, it’s gotta be Laurent Blanc. Second choice I’d go for Roberto Martinez.

Not that I think he’s going anywhere.
259 LGFUAD21 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:13 PM

We need an Italian manager.

Their philosophy to the job is second to none.
If its consistency they want we need to bring in a not too old but experience manager of trap patois mould and allow him to break in his own assistant manager to replace him and let that cycle continue.

Why do you think Barcelona have maintained their position. Players stay for the prestige but also for the consistency. They’d always replace from within with someone who understands the model and doesn’t shake it up too much.
260 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:13 PM

West Lancs Geordie

Did you see my question? It was about a swiss lad.
261 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:13 PM

West Lancs Geordie

Ashley and Llambias are nothing more than pussy cats, I’d have them eating out of my hand in seconds
262 jimmysmith // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:13 PM

Debuchey has looked good going forward but suspect defensively, while Santon is good going forward but like Williamson is prone to costly errors in defence.

As much as I want to like them, I’m not sure about our new fullback pairing. Early doors ofcourse.
263 GeordieToon89 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:13 PM

We aint even signed that young swiss lad yet
264 davis_toons // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Yes Toon1978

Mbiwa can help us improve alot looking at the clips of how he played.

I too hope that we can get him in.
265 ToonIcon // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is a destroyer of a defender but also has class vision and skill on the ball he will be an awesome signing if we get him
Todays game proves how vital Yohan Cabaye is to this team and for me should be captain regardless if colo goes or stays
266 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:14 PM

As soon as Ashley believes that keeping Pardew will cost him money, i.e. TV revenue, he’ll be sacked. The prem is Ashley’s cash cow that offers free advertising for his shabby little retail company
267 One comment a day // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:15 PM

@261 Tone Blerone?
268 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Toon 1978 There was talk of it around Christmas did it not happened.?Can’t remember the name but he was a midfielder just before we signed Debuchy. Thought it strange at the time when we needed to strengthen current playing squad. It’s all MA thinks about though. Can I make a profit. All shortsightedness (if that’s a word)
269 jimmysmith // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:19 PM

A wantaway captain is pathetic and devastating, unless it’s brinkmanship to force the owners hand in the transfer market.
270 Jinky Jim // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:19 PM

But then again,which manager would like to work for fat ash and lambsarse? nee bugger, looks like we are stuck with the muppet !
271 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:21 PM

You must be mixing Jack Butler up with somebody else (probably me) I’ve never seen him talk any sense like…
272 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Pipe down Belfast, the adults are talking, go back to your Lego
273 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Terrible news re Cabaye. one of the Mini Accountants and Happy Clappies that I argued with all summer will be man enough to stand up and say : “Pardew is not a good manager ” and 2. “Ashley is riding NUFC for the purpose of building Sports Direct Further” . 3. ” Given all the rubbish things that Ashley and Llambias did, I am very stupid for taking a polar position and insisting that they were good owners/MD’s. ” They FAILED THE ACID TEST OF AMBITION as some of us sensible guys kept saying. Pardew has to go, he has probably got about 50% of what he could out of the squad this season – extremely poor, highly defensive and lacking balls. A poor coach who seemingly cannot motivate a team to play for 90 mins. Pardew out. Uncidentally, one must wonder about our fitness levels.
274 ONLINE GUY // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Belgrade Fan.

I got jumped on last week on here when I mentioned that Williamson can’t even play..and Shola was a bit part player..

Was thinking ..Hiadra,if we sign the guy , at left back and Santon pushing on..

Got a feeling we might be in for Carroll ..Cisse needs some support and we might see the Little and Large show soon .

Old way of playing tactic’s wise ,,but effective if your in the Shit. Waddya think Belgrade ?

How’s the old Injury? cheers.
275 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Sorry Toon 1978 get yoer now -too embroiled in the debate ! Anyway got me answer from Geordie Toon we havn’t signed him yet.
Anyway about contracts don’t you all think Mbiwa will want clarification about an “Exit clause” now?
276 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM

GFNFrance ?@GFN_France
BREAKING: According to Bein Sport, #Haidara will play his last #Nancy match this evening before signing for #Newcastle! BIG. #done?
277 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:24 PM

KK – no chance
Blanc – dream on – too expensive and a difficult man who’d not work well with Batman at all and why would he want a step down to a mediocre team ?
Martinez – turned down Bindippers so ain’t coming here. NUFC probably too big for him.
Di Matteo – no control – Chelsea dressing room managed him. as Martinez – could not manage expectations. Limited tactically
Laudrup – Why would he possibly want to leave the Swans ? He’s gonna win a cup with them.
Adkins – fizzy pop manager only
Solskjaer – much much less successful than Solbakken in Scandinavia and look what happened to him
Lee Clark – head coach material only
Beardsley – part of the current team and not doing well enough with his own side

Pardew has had phenomenal bad luck this season:

No strengthening in summer time esp CB CF (despite his trying to persuade Batman
Top signing poached at last minute
Captain and top defender suddenly wants out half way through season
Top scorer disruptive and leaves as soon as he could
Main playmaker injured
Main flair player injured
no quality back four cover
whole team off form
bad attitude from a lot of supposedly upandcoming players
Having to rely on Robin and Charmless to sign players

The only real arguments for changing manager are that
1. real bad decisions made in trying to hold a 1-0 lead with such a naff defence
2. some strange subs that lose us momentum during games
3. inability to get the guys pumped up for full 90 mins
4. has lost self confidence and trying to blag his way out of problems
5. worst run we’ve had in EPL
6. too defensive by inclination
7. no ionger able to turn it around in terms of team psychology

Only 3 and 7 really mean he has to go. Because he can change all the rest but if we don’t get some points on the board soon it’ll continue to slide.

So who would we get to replace him ?
Is it really worth the disruption ?
278 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:24 PM

I would love di canio hes got so much passion and if a player isnt doing it he will let him know on the plus side for MA he wont cost much per year and i really think he will get the best out of our players.
279 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

How shortsighted to sell our strikers during the summer, for a small few quid. Stupid, unambitious, devisive owner. Go stick your cheap sports shops up your fat cockney arse.
280 Mister Tuff // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Toon 1978 -the Swiss lad is Kevin Mbabu -just 17years old. Supposed to be an excellent prospect – development player but other big clubs are sniffing around.
281 ONLINE GUY // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Been saying Marvo start every game and run straight at the box central ..draw the foul or have a pop ..said that 6 weeek’s back ,,seems that is happening now ,,we got the freekick from Marvo’s run ..

I always wonder how some people cant play this simple game.
282 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Such a shame to be in this position. If we signed the likes of Mbiwa , Debuchy and a quality winger/2nd striker and a decently priced MF like sissoko there’s no way we’d be bottom of the league, regardless of Pards management.

Good players keep the ball which means therest of the team don’t have to bust a gut to compensate, which causes fewer inuries.

MA, DL and AP have 10 days now to prove they can make nufc a club to match the fans. MA need to sanction the funds, DL need to do the best negotiating he can and AP needs to get the new players in as fast as possible.

Our season will start mid-feb, when on top of the players we’ve purchased (fingers crossed), we will welcome back HBA with tiote close behind, Cabaye will hopefully be fully fit.

If we do buy Mbiwa and a first class CF our first team when fit is exceptional. I just hope we get to see it this season.
283 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Breaking News.

Krul to Juventus.
Willo the Weak (or Big Jessie if you prefer) to Fray Bentos.
284 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:27 PM

I am just back from the game and as a supporter who has given total to support ,today was the last straw
The substitutions lost us he game and the toal crap that pardew has come out with is insulting
The facts
No players were booed until the end of the match the manager was booed because he is incompetent
And the cabaye injury is complete fiction o hide his utter tactical inept
Until today was not for change
But Ashley has a simple call irrespective of buying players or not.
Either sack Pardew or go down
And as for ranger he should be booed ever time he is anywhere near a Newcastle squad
Sorry that’s it or me
285 APBWA // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Why do you think we lose today? Is it the starting tactic of playing Shola instead of real winger like Obertan? I was at the game today and I think that he would have ran the left back into the floor today if he was started, and would had the same effect as Kebe.

The substitutions were rubbish- who goes sitting on a one goal lead to the worst team in the league? Pardew, this is who. Stupid decision, you could say that Cisse should have scored at least one today early, but who is to say that he wouldn’t have sat on the lead then?

Back him or Sack him?
286 Toon Tang // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:30 PM

do you actually get a badge when you do your coaching badges?? pardews were probs from a 20p kiddie vending machine that ya find outside patels corner store
287 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:30 PM

I dont play with lego Bulter. I play with action men….
I’m one of the cool kids…
288 TOONGOON // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:31 PM

If Pardew goes(here’s hoping) why couldn’t we get Capello. He supposedly wants to manage in England & he has an unbelievable record as a club manager.
Just the high profile manager we need to get the fans back on board & the players to get excited too.
He also hates Ameobi which is a plus(not sure about that one though)
289 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Good comments Spuggy Hope it happens but don’t think it will. If Ashley is the businessman he makes out to be & spent/invested say £25M in Prem survival. He could recoup probably £70M if we went down from sale of “star” players. He was asking less for the whole club last time he wanted to sell it. What did he pay for it £110M ? and that included the ground
290 Scotty // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:32 PM

How the fcuk can we go from hero to zero in one season!!!
291 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Catchy you are a total f-wit.
Never once have you made any sensible positive suggestions as to how we could replace Pardew and make progress. Its just bash bash bash with youse.
Solskjaer has had a very brief career and very limited success in a league that is barely SPL standard. Solbakken had a superb record in Scandinavia and look what happened to him

Do you really expect him to slag off his bosses in public in August over their lack of nows in getting his three signings thorough the door. Esp Robin and Charmless. How long would you last if you did that at work ?
292 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Lego to complicated for you Belfast???
293 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM

This is not going to be popular but I say we stick with pards so long as….

- MA sanctions the signing of a top class CB and CF and a decent commanding CM (sissoko).
- Pards shows more courage and fight both in his pre and post match conferences (a la KK)
- Pards plays more positive attacking football and trust the technical flair players to do the job, especially at home (I will take a point all day long away from home).

For those criticising Shola I thought he played well 1st half, holding the ball up and distributing to the midfield allowing cabaye, anita and marv to control the play on the ground.
294 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:34 PM

I am watching videos of Mbiwa. I have feeling i am setting myself up for a kick in the nuts if he doesn’t sign. This kid looks mint. I need to stop watching the vids.
295 ONLINE GUY // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Nile Ranger is not the brightest button in the box you know ..he’s still a bit Immature .. He will be 30 years old before he realises what he had and lost..unless he reads this and realises ! or comes round and gives me a kicking !
296 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM

If we don’t bring in anyone before Villa then I believe we will be relegated.
297 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:36 PM

If Ashley has little money to spend he could do worse than buy Adam Le Fondre. He knows where the net is -apparently & it only takes him a short time to find it. He’s far better than either of the donkey brothers we have & Ranger.
298 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:36 PM

First Half great but for readings keeper we would have been out of site.
Second half goes back to being negative and sit on a 1-0,unbelievable substitutions then blames the supporters as well.Taxi for Pardew
299 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:37 PM

Spuggy

It’s gone beyond signing players now. Pardews formation and tactics show he doesn’t know how to get the best out of his players.

He changed things at half time today which cost us the game and its not the first time he’s done it.

If he stays we will go down
300 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:37 PM

Spuggy, to play good attacking fluid football Pardew would have to change his whole coaching philosophy , which will never happen, he is average at best.
we have players who are technical players, he plays to the strength of players like shoal and willo…long ball!
301 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:38 PM

I have resisted the temptation toon1978. I just cant see us being the only team to go in for him.
302 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Spuggy
Up till today I was with you ,I’d rather have no one that tit pardew ,he has Iam afraid lost the plot completely crap decisions and the lashing out at the most loyal fans in britain
Absolutley unforgivable
The old saying
I’d rather have a hole than an arse hole comes to mind
303 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:39 PM

It’s who they replace him is the biggest problem. I think Blanc & that are pie in the sky, with the current mob in charge.

Today was the last straw for me too. I’ve stuck up for him loads of times, but the guy looks like he has lost the plot.
304 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

I really hope that Mike Ashley watches this blog & is taking in everything people (sorry his loyal paying fans) are saying. He needs to take on board what is being said and act accordingly.
Ed Harrison can you please pass on our best wishes to him
305 Black and White with an army lol // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:42 PM

more bad news lads loic remy agent has mbiwa or haidara under his wing
306 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Jack butler
Spot on
307 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:43 PM

No Butler I just like action men. lol

I do agree with you about going down if he stays. The negative subs just invite the other teams on to you & our defence cant cope with it. I dont see the negative subs changing any time soon like. So we’re probably doomed.
308 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:44 PM

The first half we took the game to Reading and if not for some top class saves we could have been 3 up, the 2nd half we came out and sat back allowing them to come at us. Putting Perch on sealed the defeat.

Then for Pardew to have the bare faced cheek to say that the fans were negative is like being pi**ed on when you’ve already been beaten to the ground
309 tooned in // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:45 PM

FYI for any one who doesn’t already know the 8 yr contract I’d a publicity stunt it has an annual renewal clause in it so he gets paid to end of yr only if sacked.

Mike Ashley is the smartest employer in UK with all his staff paid for the hours the business demands as well as a share of profits incentive ! If you think he signed anything that would get him stung like that you are much mistaken !!!
310 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:45 PM

Stade Brestois vs Saint Etienne live stream. scouting for Aubameyang lol http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/164152/1/watch-stade-brestois-vs-saint-etienne.html …
311 Black and White with an army lol // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:45 PM

personally i dont think Cashley gives a shit about tv rights for next season he would easily make the money he will lose by selling our star players
312 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:46 PM

I asked during the summer why we couldnt have competed for Benteke – think he cost 6mill ?? And I was told he was shit and to be patient. Well he;s not shit, and i was patient like the other fools, but always knew Ashley would gamble. Hey, what knobs were talking about the 5 yr plan???!! What a joke!!
313 stuart no9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:47 PM

i love the fact pards has slated the fans today.
another nail in the doomed mans coffin. it is only a matter of time now. hes broke the golden rule- never bite the hands that feed you. keep it up pards. what about adkins till end of season??
314 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Black and White with an army lol

130 million a year, trust me, thats all he cares about
315 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:48 PM

I still think changing managers is a big risk.

If and it’s a big IF, we can get a couple over the line and give a good account against villa (and by that I mean a convincing win) then we stick with him and re-avaluate in the summer.

I do worry about the french policy – we don’t have enough die hard warriors like tiote – ok he’s been off form but you can never question his fight.

Cabaye the same – that’s what makes them top class – he runs and fight for everything but also has the quality when he has the ball.
316 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM

All the big names being mentioned to replace Pardew are pie in the sky. Firstly,they would want too much money & secondly would not be able to work under the present regime. As a proud Geordie Lee Clark may be persuaded if he could have a North East coaching staff round him or I would take a punt on Atkins who was treated very shabbily by Soton. Still don’t think they’d come. But I think MA will sack Pards before window shuts to make him take the blame for our present situation. No funds then & same old story. We tried to get class players in but just couldn’t get them over the line ala Remy.
317 numba9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM

CISse is doing the right things and runs as a striker the supply and partner are not their and defence is not good don’t think the new French lad is as good as Simpson
318 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM

people slating pardews tactics before the game if we’d went 442 you’d all complain so tell me how can he win with some of you’s?
btw we played very well in the 1st half and could have been 3-4 nil up!!?
319 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Suggy
The risk is sticking with this tit
He has lost the plot pure and simple
320 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:53 PM

‘bad luck and trouble you know I’ve had my share’
321 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

manxpie

we could have been 3/4 up at half time but then why did Pardew change it at half time???

Thats what shows him up, he constantly changes things that are working for us. Like last season formation with Ba out left, Cisse through the middle and HBA on the right. He caved to Ba’s demands to play through the middle and we have suffered as a result.

Today he changed a winning formation and mentality into a defeat, he needs to go now
322 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:55 PM

also people saying pardew “slated” the fan’s
load of bollicks he gave a reason why he took cabeye off and the fans boo’d because they thought he took him of tactically
if cabeye limped off would the fans have boo’d???
323 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Unbelievable Tekkers

You are more sensible then me mate. Arsenal fans doing their nut that they have not bid for him…..yet lol.
324 numba9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Yea prob wanna make his Muppet the scapegoat 4 his Stingeyness mess he got us in . The reason he employes Muppets . Ashley is the cancer killing us. He must be a secret mackem . Kill killkill
325 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:56 PM

I’ve been behind him all the way until today Manxpie.

Any manager who plays Shola right wing needs their head looked at mate. His negative tactics/subs cost us the game today & there’s no hiding from it.
326 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

@jack butler
copycat lol 296
327 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:58 PM

303 That is bad news then? – another couple of bungs for Harry Potter? I see he also complimented Graham Carr on his excellent scouting for young continental talent. He doesn’t need one at QPR does he? WE seem to be finding all the players he needs without him having to do all the legwork
328 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:58 PM

Manxpi
I am with you and that is why I have come to the conclusion he has to go
We were unlucky not to score more than one in the 1st half
But then
McDermott changed his formation went 442
Pardew did nothing
Then
Took our forwardthrustnin midfield off and replaced with defensive midfielders
The obvious move to counter Mc Dermott was take a forward off 5 in midfield and bobs your uncle
Even if cabaye is injured which I don’t believe leave Marveux on put biggyin the middle take off Shola and put obertan or perch
Loads of options
But don’t leave Shola and Cisse on together
329 Jakenufc // Jan 19, 2013 at 8:59 PM

I say we get roberto di matteo. Maybe he would sort us out. Pardew out.
330 alf // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Nile Ranger the big daft Wooden Spoon having a go at the Fans. This sorry excuse for a Striker hangs around Forest Hall shops trying to tap young lasses in his white Range Rover but everybody takes the piss out of the Placca Gangsta!
331 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:01 PM

he didn’t change it at half time!
the fact is wether you’s believe this or not the whole team is low on confidence so half time came at the worst time!
the whole team started to sit back, not by pardews orders but by lack of confidence to blame pardew for everything is stupid
there’s 11 players out there with lots of experience and they didn’t show up in the 2nd half!!
332 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:01 PM

So what’s the suggested strategy for Villa Park on wednesday then? Sensible suggestions only bearing in mind we could well be without Cabaye again.
333 numba9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:03 PM

Knackers to complimenting carr that’s all we rely on nowadays coz of a fat useless scrooge
334 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:03 PM

Haha just seen Nile Ranger spouting off. what a helmet
335 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Might be to optimistic here but to change ou season we MUST bring in Mbiwa, De Jong of Ajax and a very good striker or two.
336 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Man pix
That’s not what pardew said
I have listened to the interview three times cause I could not believe it
I know it’s not always evident on this blog but Newcastlenfans are highly knowledegable
They booed not because cabaye came off but because ,he left the formation the same with no offensive options and two lonely boys up front
It is unforgivable to turn on the fans
I and the 20or 30 wo sit around me will never forgive
Never pardew is a dead man walking
337 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM

manxpie

He did change it at half time as we came out and sat back, the attacking desire from the 1st half was shelved for a more defensive approach which cost us the game (again)
338 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM

@manxpie
How do you know he didn`t change it at half time.History shows we can`t hold onto a lead so why take Marv off for Perch and play for a 1-0 when we can`t defend
339 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Real Alarm Bells are ringing at Newcastle after shocking defeat apparently but are they ringing in Ashley & Llambias’ offices? I don’t think so. They’ll get out of all this with a fire sale!
340 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Cabaye was awesome today. Him coming off was a huge blow. Still at a loss as to why he brought Marveaux off. I will never understand this for as long as i live lol.
341 alf // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Manxpies a Reading Fan who missed the Bus home! He still wishes Pardew was running his club into the ground!
342 clinath@ed // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Poyet, Gus Poyet.
343 nufc786 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:08 PM

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8412654/?
Sky Sports understands that Newcastle United have agreed a fee with Montpellier for star defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.

The 23-year-old French international is now set to fly into England next week for talks with the club’s management to finalise a deal.

Sky Sports understand that the clubs have agreed an €8million (£6.7million) fee for the central defender.

Yanga-Mbiwa is one of the most highly-rated young defenders in Europe and already has three inte
344 jettson1971 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:09 PM

I would luv to thinkAP and NUFC read this blog to get some idea of how us fans are feeling and thinking.
Today the changes made were clueless!! AP has lost the plot, if HE had any balls he would walk away, but we kno he wont as he is a cockney and they hasve none!!
after 25yrs as season tkt holder, enuf is enuf and no more!!total bulls##t from MA down!
AP clueless!
DL well where do we start??
MA clown in the footy world!
sad sad day!
345 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM

nufc786

French media reporting that he’s flying in tonight mate
346 JAMSHA // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM

HOPE NXT WEEK BRINGS JOY….. WAT A WAY TO START THE YEAR
347 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Paul Pogba is unreal tonight for Juve
348 mattnufc // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Having listened to post match interviews this is the logic of Pardew’s substitutions:
Brought on Perch for Marveaux so we could switch to 442 diamond formation with Perch as DM and push Cabaye forward.
Cabaye became injured so Bigirimana was only relevant substitute.
Then Obertan came on ’cause he’s awesome.
349 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Right that’s it. It’s all down to Ashley he’ll tek nay feckin notice of what we all have to say. I’m off to watch Mrs.Brown’s Boys. No doubt more sad tales of woe on Wednesday Night
350 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Jack
Via
Qpr
351 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:12 PM

JackButler 343

Hope he is flying in tonight lol.
352 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Ranger now posting pics on twitter of him being pulled over by the police #bellend
353 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:12 PM

belfast i agree i think we should have played 442 with the players (forwards) we had available
but wat if we played ober from the start the people on this blog would still complain to faaack same if we played 442
he can’t win with the players he’s got
people rave about marv but wat did he do today!!?
he made a few fruitless runs and won a freekick (which we scored from) but that could have been any player
i’ll say again blaming pardew for everything is stupid
354 jettson1971 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Nile f’in Ranger?? pee rite off, u havnt a clue mate!! go and multiply in yr gangsta world!!
Strolla shola and gutierez, were a shambles, any Ameobi shud not be anywhere near a starting 11 place, no fight or skill, Shola looks and wades around like Bruno, best he is good for is a cameo 20mins off bench, game passed him by, my gran would run better bthan him. as for spiderman, what does he do???
AP clueless in taking off our only threat in marveaux! totally inept and clueless, HE HAS TO GO!!
355 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Cilantro
We will need a manager who is out of work
Di Matteo
Adkins

Joe kinnear!,
356 Dannyo // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:15 PM

@JB
It was RT’d by Abeid mate.
357 mattnufc // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:17 PM

@Manxpie
You say he hasn’t got good enough players, how have Reading, West Ham, Swansea, Stoke, Brighton all beaten us with worse players. I’m not having a go, but I’m just saying there is a lack of tactics from Pardew. It’s not just about the injuries.
358 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Dannyo

I know mate, but how much of a cock do you have to be to take pics of yourself being pulled over like that???

Plus some of the shyte he’s come out with tonight is pathetic
359 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Manxpie
Off for a pizza
Can’t work out who is stupid
You or everyone else on the blog
360 jettson1971 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:17 PM

matnufc

by then he knew Cabaye was unfit? AP talks utter bollox, and wat he said didnt actually happen on pitch!! he covering his arrssee!!
Man lost ployt and has no balls to walk away!!
he wont as he knows he will not get another job!!
We are a sinking ship, but we wont lose the ones that shoud go forth and multiply in AP DL and MA!!
361 Dannyo // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Samuel Ameobi ?@Sammy_Ameobi
@NilePowerRanger i’ve learnt that it’s not worth the arguement pal

Good man Sammy.
362 West Lancs Geordie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:19 PM

But where’s he flying to Jack – probably Heathrow to meet Harry.
Anyway MA will decide what’s best for the club (sorry himself)! Nothing we say will change matters. Off to feckin watch Mrs.Brown’s Boys. Eagerly await more tales of woe on Wednesday night after Weismann & Nentke have put another nail in the coffin.
363 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:19 PM

jack butler read my post again and try to understand where a losing teams mentality comes in you hear it time and time again.
so to blame pardew for the second half again is stupid and when he tried to change it to a 442 to match it up better he got boo’d because fans know best remember
again if ober was on at the start and had his usual shocker at home pardew would get the blame so who else can he turn to did you see the bench!?
364 nufc786 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:20 PM

JB
thts good man. thanks hopefully colo can stay and that would awsome mbwia and colo… …
365 Dannyo // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:20 PM

@JB
The lad doesn’t even know why the boos were there. Although i’ll never boo, get your facts straight and argue intelligently. (directed to Nile that)
He’s a plonker, dunno why AP persist with him and not AC.
366 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Can anyone clarify what Pardew said about the fans? Did he really vent about them? As for Mbiwa, I saw bits of the CL and he looked all at sea, but I could be wrong. Still a good signing, although he is small for a centre half and we will need a big guy in there.
367 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:21 PM

It’s a shame that this has happened as a win today and the signing (if it happens) of M’biwa would have been a huge lift and possibly given us the momentum we so badly need.

If we signed a striker before Villa too then I think we would have been off and running.

As it happens we’ve heaped a lot of pressure on ourselves.

I think we have to go for it away from home – we’ve done nowt playing defensively, scraped the odd point, never won once.

I say pull down the gauntlet and lets go all out war away from home.
368 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Manxpie, from what i can make out we mullered them in the first half and went into a shell and lost the initiative, and Marv was a daft substitution. But then, we saw similar madness v Brighton. Why are you so defensive about Pardew??
369 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Pards said nowt about the fans apart from that they boo’d cabaye going off although it was an injury because of where we are and it spread round the ground.

Cabaye was playing so well and still seemed fit so to me it had to be an injury.
370 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:23 PM

@manxpie
Pardew took Marv off and changed the game going defensive and sat back letting Reading into it.They then won the game so who is to blame.Who plays Ameobi a cf at rw when you have a winger on the bench in Obertan?Pardew is clearly to blame.
371 Dannyo // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:25 PM

@Munster Mag
All AP said was he could feel the stadium being negative once Cabaye went off.
372 surrey_toon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:25 PM

booing the team is so counter productive it not only brings OUR team morale down but raises the other teams i know you have paid good money to watch a better display but booing only makes things worse they need our support more than ever
373 yorkymag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Suggy
That’s utter rubbish
He Sid the boos and moans through the second half got to the players
374 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Is it just me but even the potential signing of Mbiwa does nothing to make me feel any better of hopeful?
375 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:26 PM

matty they’ve all got settled teams i’ve said all season the importance of that i’m not saying pardews exempt from blame but there’s a hell of alot more issues why where in this position than pardews tactics and sacking him now is an absolute bad idea
people say sack him now but don’t add there choice of replacement
and the people who do are putting
beardsly!!!!!!!!
poyet!!!
keegan!!!!!!!
solskier!!!!!!
and so on i rest my case with that one!
376 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:26 PM

manxpie

Where was that loosing mentality in the 1st half then???
We looked very good for 45, it’s not about the formation or who started, he changed our approach to the 2nd half and it cost us the game. You can’t sit back in this league its that simple and its something that Pardew has done all season long. Taking off Marveuax for Perch just made us sit even deeper and invited them onto us
377 euanpolo // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:27 PM

Never mind bringing in players we need one of these:
- Lucien Favre (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Remi Garde (Lyon)
- Michael Laudrup (Swansea)
- Steve Clarke (West Brom)
- Gus Poyet (Brighton)
- Roberto Di Matteo (Unemployed)
- Harve Renard (Zambia)
- Rudi Garcia (Lille)
- Frank Rijkaard (Unemployed)
- Patrick Kluivert (Coach – FC Twente and Holland)
- Sami Hyypia (Bayer Leverkusen)
378 nufc786 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:27 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YFTtLTavo8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGzlD5mZTA
mbiwa looks beastly in these clips
379 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:28 PM

munster read my last post i’m not catchy or rotonda i can’t be arsed repeating myself!
380 nufc786 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:28 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGzlD5mZTA

mbiwa looks beastly
381 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM

People are criticising Ameobi on the ‘wing’. Actually he didn’t touch the chalk once, he played tucked in almost as a second striker, and I thought his hold up play was very good, 1st half especially.

Some people change the facts to fit what they want to say about pards.

The jury is defo out on Pards but I say let us get our best team and out and a couple of top quality signing in. If things don’t improve then well there’s only one answer.
382 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/newcastle-sign-mapou-yanga-mbiwa-for-e8-million-from-montpellier-french-reports/?
383 Jinky Jim // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Looking on the bright side,we wont be the only team that gets relegated.
384 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM

@ yorkymag

Which is true – it got to the players, how could it not??
385 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Whatever about that list, I’d take Keegan all day now. Can you imagine the lift he would bring? Even just to the end of the season. Get down on your knees you fat cockney bastard, and say sorry to a club icon. Keeeeggggaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnn !!!
386 GAZ09 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Give up with the lists of possible replacement managers, Pardew is going nowhere, he’s in it for the long haul.
387 Beattie25 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Sacking the manager is a big risk, granted.

However keeping things the way they are could amount to the same size risk.

Looking at the apparent facts we would pay Pardew 1 years wage of sacked. That amounts to 450k if rumours are to be believed. Not a lot.

Now take your pick of decent managers in ligue 1 or the eirdivisie.

I for one would like to see Rudi Garcia here. Good at brining youth through, a leader and gets Lille playing nice football. Has done well on a limited budget and won the leauge and cup double recently.

I think we’d get him for £3 million in compo and I really believe he could turn us around enough to keep us up.

That’s £3.5 mill. Hardly a lot to try the best thing to get safety and the financial rewards that come with it.

I cannot see Pardews anti-football, clinging on to a 1 goal lead and tactical naiveity earning is the 20 points we need with 15 games left.

I have always disliked him and was hounded on this very blog for speaking out against him.

Now most can see his terrible management destroying our team.

The most horrid thing is is that Ashley has no knowledge of football so were fooked.

It’s all we deserve for letting this happen!!
388 ICaithness // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Alright, first-time poster, long-time reader. After watching the match this afternoon, there were some positives to take from the game. Cisse didn’t take the chances that he should but he was against a good goalkeeper who seemed determined to keep him out. He was getting into those positions and getting the delivery he needed, albeit Ameobi failed to deliver by all accounts. Cabaye, as ever, was impressive and our defending in the first half was positive. We attacked, press them back into their own half and forced them to give away possession.

The second half was where the problems set in. It felt like we were comfortable with the 1 – 0 and stopped the attacking, short passing game that had gotten us the goal in the first half. Our defending fell to pieces. Ameobi is not a starting eleven player nor should he be considered one, even during an injury-strapped squad.

I certainly felt like Pardew was more at fault than the players. His first half tactics were positive, we passed along the ground and created chances for ourselves. The second half was dire. It really was a Jekyll and Hyde performance. I don’t know whether we’ll recover in time. Tiote’s return from the ACON and Ben Arfa’s return from injury may help stem the tide but it seems too little, too late.

The dressing room might continue to have faith in Pardew but it’s a whole other matter whether the fans do and, given his press conference after the match, I think he recognises he no longer has that support from the fans. I’m not calling for his resignation but I do think he needs to look at the statistics and ask himself whether he’s the best man for the job.
389 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Some bitter Gooner and mancs calling us a stepping stone. Element of truth there mind tbf. Also hearing Arsenal are making inquiries on Mbiwa.
390 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:33 PM

jack they were already coming at us thats why he changed it ffs
i’ve already said why we backed off you hear it all the time about teams being low on confidence and pardew said at the end we weren’t getting into it in the 2nd half so if that was under his orders i’d expect the whole team 2morrow coming out and saying that was what he’d told them 2 do let’s see hey??
391 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:34 PM

and jack who’s your replacement thats gonna turn this season around then?
392 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Manx, i’m sorry, but if you cant see how poor Pardew has been then you have no concept of how football management should work. He got lucky last leason because of a workmanlike defence backed up by 2 hot strikers. And I loved him for it. But defending what he has done this season and hiding it behind injuries is daft. Quite simply, this bunch of players is worth far more than any team in the bottom half, and we’re looking at relegation. Its not good enough, and i dont think i’m being unfair.
393 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:35 PM

well said spuggy thank god i’m not alone
394 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Please PLEASE let’s not get carried away with M’Biwa. Watch the videos if he signs!

Burnt to many time my friends.
395 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Manxpie
I’m sorry but today was the final nail in the coffin. I doubt you are surprised by that as I have been leaning towards this decision for some time. But every time I was near to this decision I would make excuses for Pardew because I felt that he had a cracking season last season. But today with our best team which was more than capable of winning, we lost to Reading for the first time since 1900! I would freely accept the loss if our team was weaker but it was not. I listened to Radio Newcastle tonight and even Jon Ando couldn’t defend the Marveaux sub and playing a striker out on the flanks is senseless. Why play Ameobi out there? I am sorry to say but Alan Pardew has lost those players and he has also lost the majority of fans! He’s made excuse after excuse but today it was clearer than day that AP was completely at fault. Our players did not lose us that game, it was solely down to Alan’s poor decision making. Quite frankly he’s done it all season, and every game I think he’ll turn it around but he doesn’t. Tbh when Ed did the pole I thought the unforgivable in that I was resigned to the fact that AP would screw it up today!!! I’ve had enough and whilst sacking the manager at this time is not great, I am 100% confident that Alan Pardew will NOT turn this situation around. One week he’s blaming the players, the next the fans. Enough is enough, don’t care whose in charge as long as its not Pardew. I don’t want him to manage a single further game for us as that would represent a lost opportunity of points and we desperately need to get a string of result together!
396 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:38 PM

A lot of people sying we have signed Mbiwa. French reports saying this.
397 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Supporters were not booing players just Pardew`s substitutions cos the blokes an idiot.It was Pardew who had a go saying booing the players got to them on the pitch.He knows very well they were booing him.Pardew cost us the points because he doesn`t know what he is doing.
398 beefman13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Alan Pardew has said on the toon official website that we could not get that killer second goal, i wonder why that was ALAN??? maybe something to do with the three stupid substitutins you made and the negative tactics you employed for that second half, everyone bar none was up in arms at what you were doing, you bottled it completly, again negative and it was predictable 1-0 was what you wanted but when you have 50,000 supporters who would egg on any attacking movement you then held us back and everyone knew it was the wrong option bar yourself.

You have been found out fella and your tactics have been found out, every toon fan is sick to the stomach beacuse of your incompitence, and i blame you, without doubt, you are guilty as charged.

If i did not ever see williamson or perch or jonas or shola in a black and white toon strip ever again it would not be to soon, i am fed up looking at them, and to say you are on thin ice Pardew is stating a fact, a bad result v Aston villa and you shold not be here to see ben arfa and any of the supposed new signings play, you have not picked them anyway so it would not matter to a new manager. you disgusted me today and i suspect 50,000 others, and all the other toon fans around the country with the exeption of manxpie!!!!!
399 Beattie25 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:39 PM

It would cost 450k to sack Pardew apparently.

You could then get a good manager from Europe for cheap to come in a kick the team into gear enough to get 20 points from the last 15 games.

Alain Cassanova from Toulouse or even Rudi Garcia from Lille.

Small compensation package and similar wages to Pards.

Can anyone truthfully see 20 points from 15 games under Pardew with his anti football, baffling substitutions, media meltdowns and tactical genocide?

Ashley won’t do the right thing. He knows nowt about football. In my opinion we are truly fcuked.

Those saying its to much of a risk to fire Pardew, surely now it’s a bigger risk to keep him in charge?!
400 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Think Arsenal are in for him. Nufc not pushing deals through quickly enough. This is unbearable.
401 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

so last season this same manager got a team to 5th in the league very nearly 4th totally on luck
oh and having a defence doin wat there payed to do
oh and having 2 strikers doing wat there payed to do
wats the difference this season then munster and tell me its got nothing to do with injuries and players form????
obviously just the manager!!
402 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

According to The Mag, 73% want Pardew out. No surprise. The guy is Souness mark II. Excuses all season about injuries, and now playing Shola on the wing , just like Souness. Just about EVERY player has got worse under his coaching. Its just not defensible any more.
403 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

If we actually get Blanc, we could very nearly make up a XI of French speaking players. Providing we get M’Biwa and Haidarra!

Krul
Debuchy M’Biwa Colo/Taylor Haidarra
Cabaye Tiote Anita
Benny Cisse Marveaux

As well as that theres…Obertan, Abeid and Amalfitano. Blanc couldn’t say no to France, surely he can’t say no to 11 French players and others! Imagine we got Gouffran and Sakho as well!
404 Beattie25 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:43 PM

I’d even take a Di Canio.

We need a leader not a pussy!!

How the fcuk has Ranger got back in.

Di Canio would’ve killed him!!
405 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:43 PM

manxpie

We were on top for most of the 1st half, yes they looked good on the break, but we were by far the better side, it was only during the second half when we sat back that they took control of the game and that comes from how pardew had them set up for the START of 2nd half. The arrival of Perch only compounded the fact.
I would expect us to get nervous towards the end of the game as we are on a poor run, but to set out to play 45 mins on the back foot shows that Pardew is the one thats struggling more than the players, he is the one with no confidence and he is the one who is costing us point week in week out.

As for his replacement, Di Matteo, Blanc, Atkins, any would be a better option than Pardew. If he stays we will go down
406 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:44 PM

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/newcastle-sign-mapou-yanga-mbiwa-for-e8-million-from-montpellier-french-reports/?
407 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:44 PM

spread i can understand but wat i’m saying is there’s alot of reasons why this season is a write-off and for me it started in the summer and the boards lack of strengthening
408 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Tell you what I would fcuking love for that shower of 5h1t to be sacked but no sane person would work for the arrogant to55er who owns us. I knew from the off today that it was going to be a rubbish performance with shola on the wing. Any fan at the game could tell whatever was said at half time certainly wasn’t go and grab another goal. Absolute farce to sit back at home against that lot and give them
Their first away win of the season. Even with cabaye back and Debuchy he still plays negatively and makes rubbish subs.

The stadium atmosphere was negative? No 5h1t. He should try travelling the country to witness that garbage for the umpteenth consecutive time. The man offers nothing more to us than Bs fed from the flows above.

Nile ranger can do one as well, giving it the big un on twitter against fans. That boy is done here, he’s a shower anyway so to try and confront the fans on the back of that is laughable. I’m so angry right now I could lynch him
409 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Collo’s distribution of the ball is so good, he’d make a brilliant defensive MF shame we don’t have 3 top class CBs.
410 catchy in norway // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:46 PM

two steps forward one step back
Manx pie

Please take a step back and listen to yourselves , your not thinking straight at all

No Pardew is not to blame for everything wrong at Newcastle , but he is in charge of the way we play football ,

Forget about the fact he did not get some players in the summer and concentrate on the players he has right now, the ones he has had for 1 and a half seasons,

Since the guy has got here , he has been very defensive, gets a goal then sits on it , it happened time and time again last year, and we rode our luck with it,

Please check the teams for every match we have played this season and match it to who we played and there teams , you will see that for the first 15 games he played players out of position and hoofed it over the top of players like cabaye Anita HBA , these where Pardews tactics not the players

Please check the 2 games he went all out atack Man U and arsenal , WHY do it against them , then sit back for a draw v Norwich ?

Having a go at me because I don’t like where the club is heading under Pardew makes you both look like idiots , ESP today after losing to a team that had not won away all season and is in the relegation group with us, then listening to Pardew come out and blame the fans for the negativity

I think if you check on 65mins he took marv off and put perch on , a full 10 mins before cabaye went off for bigi
So he was trying to shut up shop ten mins before cabaye went off then to cap it off he took Anita off for obertan ,

I don’t like obertan , but hey , he was an attack minded player that came on last on the 80 th min,

Pardew should have still been trying to get goals on 65 mins not shut up shop

Your both f*** wits who no nothing about football ,

Please go and hoop kiss somewhere else
411 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Manx, you’re being ridiculous. By your measurement, no manager who has injuries could ever be sacked!! Players being paid to efend etc? Thats a given. Maybe you should sack the team. The injuries do count – of course they do, but his tactics, lack of motivational ability, subs, free kicks, no comebacks, no away wins. Pardew will have to torch the ground before you’ll agree he needs to go. You’re completely illogical. His defensive mindset ( a former defensive midfilder who could hardly pass the ball ) is killing whatever talent we have.
412 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:47 PM

I think we may lose Mbiwa now and Pardew does need to go. We need a change in direction. The excuses don’t cut it anymore.
413 Beattie25 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Manx

If injuries have anything to do with this season then surely a lack of helped with last?!

That theory is based in the mind of a single celled nitwits

Look at how we played last season. We were awful most games and won, not because we had more possession, shots on goal and a better team.

We won mostly cos the opposition couldn’t score, we had brilliant individual goals and we were lucky most games.
414 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Ian Abrahams ?@BroadcastMoose
West Ham have agreed a fee for Massadion Haidara (via @johno909 @WHUFC_News) and a third source I cant name

Just Newcastle ?@JustNewcastle
Arsenal now making a move for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa… Another target probably gone then. #nufc #afc
415 cadete // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:49 PM

souness games played 87 win % 44.82
glen roeder played 72 win % 45.83
pardew played 103 win % 34.95
correct as of 12/01/2013 how is he still here!
416 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:49 PM

di matteo he got sacked by west brom for being on a loseing streak so yeah great shout
blanc totally untried in the prem, at the start of the season then yes give him the chance now and in this situation not a chance
adkins again wat evidence can you give that he’d do a better job than pardew
417 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Did anyone notice how pathetic that first goal was? Santon got caught out but how did Williamson fluff that clearance up? Aside from the defensive error the build up play has been absolutely
Shocking since Ba left. Three games now without our top scorer and no replacement but hey we’re being aggressive in the market, clown!

How about you bring something to the table Alan?
418 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:50 PM

P

Positive as ever
419 beefman13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:51 PM

That game was crying out for Adam Campbell how could he do any worse then shola, yet he picks frigan ranger in the subs before the lad, and its the seniors who have got us all bolloxed up so this thing about yoyu cnt just chuck a kid in im not having beacuse ive had enough of watching both ameobis.

Jonas, im lost for words how crap he is and perch and williamson and obertan.

The day i see a team with none of these players in our team will be the day we start to go forward.

AP YOU SAID CAMPBELL WAS AS GOOD AS ANYONE IN TRAINING YET YOU WONT EVEN GIVE THE LAD A CHANCE TO SHOW IF HE CAN DO IT IN THE PREMIERSHIP, THE OTHERS ARE GOING TO GET YOUR ARSE KICKED, ITS UP TO YOU AND THE SANDS OF TIME ARE JUST ABOUT UP FOR YOU, DEAL OR NO DEAL!!
420 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:52 PM

manxpie

so what we stick with Pardew and go down???

Fantastic idea, Championship here we come
421 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Well said Catchy. There is nothing logically to say that we can survive this, sadly. For some reason I think we will ( sack Pards and get a motivator in who can attack teams would help loads ) but we have little fight and cant seem to recover from losing a goal, or win away from home. That says a lot about a managers influence on his team. Manx, u havent a breeze, sorry.
422 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:53 PM

@Catchy
Save it mate some people are so blinkered

Pardew has won nothing and never will win anything.
funny how all his old sides he managed have beaten us this season.C`mon 1 point off Reading this season is a joke
423 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:54 PM

411 I think I am normally quite balanced!

Anyway, anyone think Pardew will be sacked this week? What if we lose next weekend?

At the end of the day Mash will need to address it sooner or later. Pardew does seem to be on borrowed time.

I wonder if he as phoned the temp agency yet? If it was my club I would have.
424 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:54 PM

Think i will give up on Mbiwa lol. Apparently Mufc and AFC have made enquiries. Could it be a case of taking to long again?
425 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:55 PM

manxpie
My footballing intelligence will no longer support Pardew one minute more…….I’ve put up and put up and put up like the majority of us have, but today was the final straw! I cannot stomach the man. I am not prepared to wait another game, another training session or another dubious media talk from the man. I can understand your loyalty but sadly it is very badly misplaced. You cannot defend today, not even based on your arguments of past. Even Jon Ando a former player of ours couldn’t and that man know football and us (NUFC) very well. Pardew resign please!
426 Beattie25 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Bringing a new man can only help as it can’t get any worse!
427 ToonIcon // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:55 PM

If pardew does end up going for me there’s only two replacements
Rudi Garcia – Lille
René Girard – Montpellier

The talk of di matteo i dont get he couldnt hold the chelsea dressing room where he was considered a bit of a club legend he wont be able to handle this job up here
428 beefman13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:56 PM

If we loose out on Mbiwa and Heidera after agreeing transfer fees then , DL and LC also have to go along with our manager as it will show incompitence to the greatest degree, no one should be safe, it is affecting everyone missing players all the time and if we get gazumped again then they should be gazumped out of the club.
429 Peter // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:57 PM

God when we are in the sht us Geordies really come out with some crackers like. Bring Keegan back. Sign lukaku. No wonder we are laughed at.
Pardew has done very bad this season and I’m not going to say injuries because let’s face it tactics has been the problem. But if we attack we score but can’t defend a lead if we defend we can’t comeback when it’s a draw. We literally cannot win.
Hoping for more of the first half coz that was good to watch and cisse had an off day.
I want more of the pardew fist pumps keep the faith lads there is 3 teams worse than us at the moment we can only go up. Surely. Hopefully. Finger crossed.
430 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:57 PM

faaackin hell so now last season we were awful!!!!!!!!
last season as a fan was the best season since sir bobby and i enjoyed it alot and i’m seriously surprised all of you didn’t by the sounds of it!!
i can’t remember this many people complaining tho
have you all been complaining this bad since sir bobby by the way?
and beattie wat are you on about lack of injuries is never gonna be an excuse is it?? you nitwit so wats your point??
431 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:58 PM

419 – quite!

I personally would give him the Villa game and I would already be lining someone else up regardless.

For me if he did not return 7+ points in the next 4, I would replace him.

I am all for giving a manager time but he is taking the club to the championship and regardless of the excuses, this team should be no where near it.
432 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:59 PM

Alan Pardew tried to turn tevez into a winger, he’s doing it again here. Buy a fcuking winger or a striker you idiot. He’s brought this all on himself for being nothing but a pr man, show some passion for the cause.

7 points from a possible 39 in the league
2 wins in the last 15 games
Gifted a team joint bottom of the form table a first away win.
433 ic0gcds00 // Jan 19, 2013 at 9:59 PM

i wont be renewing my season ticket next year i will pick my games
why should i waste more hard earned money on watching this lot of inept bunch and lining ashleys pockets……period
434 Oldgit1 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Every supporter prior to the summer transfer period stated we needed new players in, some were stating 3-4. We were due to compete in europe so it was obvious that we were going to be needing some players. What did ma and his cronies come up with, 1 purple player, 2 young trainees. Wtf. AP has got to be the worst manager ever and we replaced houghton with him. Sad or what. The supporters are being taken for granted or they are being abused by the cockney cronies, take your choice. I fear we are to be relegated and also fear that we will lose a number of our better players. Looks like another wasted year and cannot see us doing a quick return from the championship. Boll licks to MA and the rest of the group. Oh btw don’t fancy our chances in getting any new player the will be hijacked before they get to the sacred ground.
435 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM

last season is irrelevant

we have downward momentum

I thought some signings might halt that, now I believe only a change of manager will

but hey, you never know
436 lesh // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:02 PM

There’s a time when as a manager you’ve lost the confidence of your staff snfno mattter what’s tried, motovating them is impossible.

I think Pards is at that stage as playrs saw a lack of ambition in the summer transfer window and are seeing it in this. They’re probably just pi$$ed of with the way Newcaste United has been and is being run and as Pardew’s perceived as a manager without any influence over investments. As such, he’s probably pi$$ed off to and that will be obvious to the players.

Circumstance have placed in a situation where he knows he’s fighting a losing battle and in that situation, there’s only two choices – either Pardew;s relieved of coaching and managing and he’s replaced with an experienced manager, even on an interim basis ’til the end of the season, or we persist wih him and let the situation deteriorate. Realisticallyand reluctantly, I’m of the opinion that the latter’s be the best option and looking at who’s potentially available, there’s only De Mattio who stepped in ever so ably at Chelsea after they did for AVB who culd do the job. Ashley have to pay him what he’s worth and incentivise his contrat to make it really attractive to him.

One can only wonder what MA’s thinking now – finding a way to engineer such a move so no-one loses any face, particuarly his. Maybe a face-saver could be achieved, maybe not, we’ll have to wait and see – after all, we didn’t just lose 3 points today, it was more like 6! And we’ve another 6 pointer coming up with Villa and I’d guess that’ gonna swin it for Ashley, one way or the other.

So, Mr Pardew, please try to weave somemagic and get spirits up again and win it for yourself, the club and thev fans.

And fans booing at the game is not conducive to spurring the players on and Ranger’s tweet was probably the only bit of sense he’s talked at all.

Support Pardew, support the lads, they need to know you’re behind em
437 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:02 PM

All this talk that we are struggling because of injuries is comical, WE HAVE BEEN POOR ALL SEASON!!!

Even with Saylor, Cabaye and HBA in the starting 11 we were a shadow form. Tactics, selections and formations have cost us since the 1st game
438 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:02 PM

just got my bucket and spade ready for blackpool next season.

clueless
439 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:05 PM

So who thinks Pardew will be sacked?

He certainly won’t resign
440 lesh // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Yo JackButler @ at 407, same old story, why oh why do we fk about with transfers, why can’t MA and Dl just fkng do it!
441 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:06 PM

just watched the west brom aston vanilla game in pub. both teams miles ahead of us in moving the ball from defence to attack.

did anyone see shola run today – as someone next to me in the gallowgate commented – seen more movement in a speed hump
442 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Jb is spot on, even the first 10/11 games were awful. We’ve packed up 7 points from 13 games in the league ffs. Some of you fans are blinded, take a look at the team we put out for west ham, Swansea, stoke nd Southampton. You’re all having a laugh. I’ve now seen idiots on twitter claiming us fans think we’re better than we are, I’d like to think we are better than relegation fodder.
443 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:08 PM

lesh

Because those in charge of our club know absolutely nothing about how football works
444 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Jon Rest ?@jonrest
#afc have spoken to Yanga-mbwia agent to ascertain players interest in #nufc switch. Nufc remain firmly in box seat
445 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:10 PM

16/1 to get sacked – joint second fav

They think he would be expensive to fire- the don’t know Mash lol
446 Rake // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:10 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21106227
447 BigKirky // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:11 PM

I went to the game as always. I was completely bemused at why Marveaux went off never mind for Perch coming on. The bemusement for Cabaye was down to, well hang on… If he’s coming off, you doubley definitely shouldn’t have brought Marveaux off!!!! Marv off they score. Cab off they score again. Self explanitory. Awful tactics and subs to try and defend against a mega poor side for last half hour yet we’re at home and generally on top of the game. Negativity from the stands Pardew? I started shouting at the radio in the car when I heard this on the way home. He started the negativity by bringing a dm on for one of our most creative players at the club!! Last 5 mins yes, not with half an hour to go!

On the plus side, we created some chances first half, generally passed it better and on the floor by everyone, Williamson included. Cabaye linked up with Marv quote well I thought Santon got forward well as he usually does.

Gutierrez shouldn’t be playing as a attacking player. Only as a mid 3 or defensive mid, nothing else. His productivity is zero. This zero is what Cisse has to feed from.

My own thoughts have always been that if u play wide players they must get a lot of assists as well as scored about 10 goals. Nobby wasn’t fast but his skill and crossing ability was world class. Pace obv helps a lot though and we need it!

Thought Debuchy was solid. Won quote a bit in the air as well I noticed.
448 Frognastie // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

I am not sure how Pardew has kept is job after this spell. He is all excuses, but every week we put 11 on the field. The current form is a true reflection of his management skills not what players he has available.
449 lesh // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Villa drew!

Not good and the next game is crucial!
450 Rake // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Wenger can’t guarantee Mbwia a starting spot like could hope that matters to the lad…?
451 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:13 PM

Manxpie
Can you please defend today’s 2nd half? Can you justify and rationalize our substitutions? Can you rationalise the tactics of today? Can you explain how 3 defensive midfielders of which only Bigi has scored was gonna win us the game? Can you explain why Shola was played out on the flanks? If you cannot answer these questions honestly with yourself then I guess you could still stick by AP. I have asked this question today and many many others. Sadly I can no longer excuse it and he MUST be shown the door, the alternative is certain relegation!
452 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:13 PM

It shows you just how nasty Ashley and Llambais are, taht they sacked Hughton. It made no sense at all, was completely unjustified, and stuck in a bloke ( Pardew is no david Moyes/Fergie/Wenger etc ) with a very average / poor track record because llambias knew him. Jobs for the boys or what ? And yet the mini accountants and Ashley lovers on this site saw fit to defend the man who sold teh name of the ground for a few million quid a year – money that wasnt realistic, and would never have been invested in players anyway. He then signs an average deal with a ball busting credit company of dubious repute and gives Pards an 8 yr deal – AND STILL THE TOOLS TELL US HOW GOOD ASHLEY IS. This man gave us Kinnear for heavers save – and didnt even have the decency to communicate with Shearer before he was edged out. If he though renaming St James as Roker Park would generate 10 mill a year he;d do it , and plenty of fuckwits on this site would tell me that its commercially forward thinking !!!!!! Pardew out.
453 lesh // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Jack, you have my authority to sack ‘em, just do it!!
454 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Pardew = Souness …its all about injuries, and Shola on the wing. At least Pardew isnt a complete pr1ck, like Souness.
455 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:16 PM

I heard Mbiwa is a sadist and is looking for the worse move possible with crap prospects and crap pay
456 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM

I think it’s very unreasonable to try and take away from last season. I think Pardew did very very well last season.

Finishing 5th with a team containing Mike Williamson, Danny Simpson, and for a large part of the season Leon Best and Shola Ameobi is a very very VERY good achievement, and I think it’s very sad to see people trying to take away from that.

However, it is perfectly plausible that Pardew did very very well last season, and now he’s got us on a downward spiral and needs to go. That’s exactly what is happening right now.

So I would be far less spiteful than most on here and say thankyou for last season Alan, it was amazing, but this is beyond fixing now and you need to leave.
457 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM

If I’m a fringe player at NUFC and every week I hear my boss coming out saying the players he has available to him are not good enough then my confidence would be shot and as a result my performances will be poor.

A truly good manager will find a way to get the best out of whoever is available, he’d find a way to get performance out of them, he’s raise their confidence, his man-management skill would come into their own, he’d play a formation that best fits the players ability and not persist with a formation that does not suit the players.

HE WOULD NOT constantly look for excuses and deflect the blame from himself.

Pardew has non of these attributes
458 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Any manager who has a defensive mindset is never going to be successful at the toon, it was a shambles today. He is void of any ideas but at least Ben Arfa will be back soon to paper over the cracks some more. Man this team looks so lacklustre with him in charge, even last season.

I thought we was going to get a win from another belter of a goal (ring any bells? Last season?) but then Pardew has his half time team talk. I repeat any defensive manager will not succeed on Tyneside unless they being silverware to the table or plenty of wins. The pressure is on now, I wish fans wouldn’t chant his name if they’re going to call him clueless five minutes later.
459 JAMSHA // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:20 PM

WE NEED A NEW OWNER WHO WILL SPEND…. I CNT SEE US GETN ANY PLAYERS FOR CHEAP WITH OTHER CLUBS STEALNG OUR TARGETS…n FAT MA WILL NOT PAY MORE DAN A PENNY
460 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:20 PM

And twitter fools, please don’t get carried away with what’s posted on there.

Arsenal have about 50 of their own Colin’s – they were all dead certain that they were signing Cabaye AND Tiote last summer, so give it a rest please.
461 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:21 PM

Munster
Are you sure Pardew isn’t a complete prlck! Certainly shaping up that way
462 jordijohnty // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:21 PM

We will not stay up with pardew in charge. we are in the biggest slump i can remember.(1991/2 ?) Surely any change has to be for the better even if only temporarily. we got to 5th last season just with the quality of players we have (had)
463 Marty-Toon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Funny but I’ve been thinking that the last 14 games were crucial and we’ve lost almost all of those.
This is just horrible and the rubbish teams in the league are catching us and dragging us into it although it is of our own doing with AP an the Clowns
Heads are down but I really don’t understand the Gutierrez thing?
Maybe SAYLS and Willo/new CB at CB next week with Collo in midfield as he’s so composed with the ball,drop Jonas and have Marveau on the left
464 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:25 PM

i’ve already said we should’ve played 442 if sholas on
and we took marv of to play that way because that is how reading changed and were on top of us
cabeye was injured so who else was there to bring on then i’d guarentee a hell of alot more boo’s if he’d brought sammi on
and did you watch the norwich game when ober was on instead and cisse was up top on his own how many chances did we create?
well we created 3 times the ammount just in the 1st half with shola on the right and if just a couple of them went in you’d all have a very different view right now!
465 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:25 PM

See no one answered my question…
466 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:25 PM

TDS
Assume you have come to the same conclusion as most fans today, that clearly highlighted that AP has to go if we are to have any chance. And I am saying that in the middle of the window. Tbf with everything else that is going on I’d rather concentrate on the players we have and get a manager who can motivate them and bring out the best in them. I have never ever seen such a poor season than this…..this has got to be worse than the last time we were relegated and arguably we have a better team! I am so gutted, angry, frustrated. I just want Pardew gone now!
467 jasper // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:26 PM

P

The word is masochist.
468 nightfa11 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:27 PM

ToonDownSouth

pardew is making illogical subs since he was appointed..i dont think the credit for last year performance goes to him.. i think 5th place was a result of 11 unbeaten run at the begining..when the likes of cabaye, colo, tiote, hba, ba saw they can do it..that they can beat anyone..cos they are great players & then also cisse came with wonder goals..
469 matt11_25 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Seriously getting sick of the Pardew out cries. Cabaye was never playing over 70 mins that game. The negativity of the crowd hurt the teams confidence. Pardew out??? How bout mutha f Williamson out!!! There’s ur scapegoat
470 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:29 PM

P for pessimist.
471 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:29 PM

Sorry Manx but today was just indefensible.
472 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:30 PM

jack butler pardew doesn’t have to say anything to the younger players really all they have to do is look on places like this and twitter and they get it ten-fold of our “fans” how many times have you heard “not good enough” “never gonna make it” sell the lot of em there rubbish and thats from our “fans”!!
473 p // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:31 PM

Toon1978 please give the optimistic angle on this
474 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:31 PM

Manxpie – perhaps we would have been happy had we won but the performances are far from convincing. I’m sure some fans will say “Pardew can’t win either way” or “you’re never happy” but I’ve said for years that a performance is very telling. We’re playing ugly yet cannot win ugly, last season in my opinion was us winning ugly for the majority of the season. I’m not detracting from a 5th place finish but it wasn’t as great as some fans make out, far from it.
475 DENIro // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:31 PM

I think this is the end of Alan Pardew .. To make these changes when you need to win is unforgivable. Otherwise, I think the team lacks confidence and when they receive one goal, they got completely lost and do not know how to get back into the game. There is just one part of the tim that works, Cabaye, Marveaux and Anita. And Pardew at the half of the match, when we receive a goal, and when we need to return to the game, replace these players. Unbelievable. I think that this match proved that the owners of the team do not know what they are doing, that Pardew is very bad football expert and, unless a miracle happens, we’re going to Championship … When I say a miracle, I think that Ashley buys two more quick strikers who can play on the wings and a complete replacement of the defense and manager stuff…
476 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:31 PM

Pardew did well last season on the whole, though sometimes we were left scratching our heads with some decisions. But what finished me off was the fact that he changed what worked last season to accommodate Ba through the middle and we have limped from one poor performance to another all season long and are fed excuse after excuse
477 daffy // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:32 PM

Pardew is doing ok for me – Sunderland are better but thats life
478 toonLYF // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

IF we sign M’Biwa, i’d actually be interested in seeing this team line-up against Villa.

—————-Krul—————–

Debuchy–Taylor—M’Biwa–Santon

————–Coloccini————–

——-Cabaye?——-Anita———

-Marveaux—–Cisse——Obertan-

…maybe, just maybe we can actually hold a formation for 90 minutes next time and look like we actually have a clue what we’re doing. That’d be nice.
479 Mister Tuff // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Image Percy Parsnip supporter from the group known as the “Dellusionals” or the “Blind Faith Brigade” eventually seeing the light:-

http://media.beta.photobucket.com/user/eppohk/media/healingblind.jpg.html?filtersterm=jesus%20heals&filtersprimary=images&filterssecondary=videos&sort=1&o=5
480 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Alex Pillinger ?@APillinger
@MsiDouglas Are Arsenal now trying to get Yang Mbia?
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6m Mark Douglas ?@MsiDouglas
@APillinger It’s an easy conclusion to come to but none of the Arsenal specialists are saying that. I’ll be making calls tomorrow Alex.
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4m Alex Pillinger ?@APillinger
@MsiDouglas Cheers, He would be a great addition, we seriously need these new players, Just hope it isnt remy all over again
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3m Mark Douglas ?@MsiDouglas
@APillinger The noises I was hearing today were it’s more advanced than Remy was when Marseille leaked that. Could/should happen
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481 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

P

Ok
482 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Spreadthetoon

I’ve said that for weeks now – since at least November. I just don’t spam it on here every single hour of every single day like some do.
483 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:35 PM

ya don’y have to say sorry spread i understand but i’d guarentee we’d go down if he was sacked
i can see southhampton dropping like flies now a crazy decission by there board!
484 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:36 PM

@manxpie
Then if he was going 442 why not Obertan instead of bigi your running out of excuses for Pardew.As for looking on a blog or hearing my manager say im not good enough i know which to upset me more
485 santonthenewmaldini // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Watched that 1st half and thought brilliant Pardew has turned it around we were playing some delightful stuff even Williamson had some bits of skill in the 1st half should have been 2 or 3 up

Then we took off Marveux and lost the midfield battle and then they scored with 2 clinical moves unlucky today but you cant keep being unlucky you have to make your own luck

Problem is its not the injuries why we have been struggling its the tactics the last few games the subs have lost us the games and then 2nd half performances as well

Just watching the highlights the now Cisse missed a fair few sitters like should have been out of sight by half time
486 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:40 PM

nightfall

If you’re going to slate someone when they do badly, then you need to give credit where it’s due. If you can’t give Pardew any credit for last season then that’s very disappointing, and the idea that the players did it all themselves is pretty dumb in my opinion. The team had Williamson, Simpson, Ryan Taylor, Shola, Leon Best and James Perch playing in it, and we finished 5th.

Also, Ba was poor for the first few games – plenty on here were giving it the “championship player” rubbish – and HBA was in France.
487 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Manxpie
They had Adkins who was doing a very reasonable job. I gtee that we will get relegated with AP, its almost like your reason for sticking with AP is for blind fear! I’d rather take the chance, cos’ IMO AP is worse than Guillet!!! PARDEW OUT

JB @ 467 completely agreed
488 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Manxpie

I’m with you – very easy to judge now and say last season was a fluke – bollox you can’t fluke your way to 5th in the EPL.

Moyes had an up n down start even finishing 17th.

Am I pards biggest fan? No
Is he a world class manage? No
Is he a hard working guy with terrible injuries and very unlucky (eg Manu)
Do the players like him – seemingly.

I say we stick with him. See what he can do with a couple of new signings and players back. If he can’t win with our best players then fair enough is accept it.

How many times have we sacked managers. Is it 8 just in MA reign. We need to stick through this for 4-5 more games
489 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Spuggy
That was our best team other than Tiote and HBA. Sorry but it no longer adds up……….its so god damn depressing!!!!
490 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Funny how some of the fickle fans on here have also written off tiote. He hardly gets a mention cause he was out of form and playing without Cabaye and HBA. He was immense last season and he will be again I believe.
491 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Allardyce, Keegan, kinnear, shearer, hughton, Pardew under Ashley
492 JAMSHA // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:50 PM

WIKIPEDIA AT ITS BEST

footballer who plays for French club
Montpellier in Ligue 1 . He primarily plays
as a central defender , though he can play
along the entire back line. He was the
captain of Montpellier, however on the
19th January 2013, it was confirmed by
Newcastle United that the transfer to the
North-East club would be completed
early the following week.
493 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:50 PM

If people really think that when Saylor, Tiote and HBA everything will be okay, please explain why we were so poor when they were all playing and we had Ba???
494 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:51 PM

Spuggy, giving Pardew 6 games is a huge risk. I’m a very fair guy, but nothing that we have seen this season would suggest that he will improve us , or improve his own failed appreciation of the game, tactics, subs, free kicks, lack of comebacks, away form etc. If you look at it, Pardews league achievement last season was completely out of kilter with the rest of his career. This flash in the pan has been shown up to be just that – a flash in the pan. In fairness, he must be given much credit for last season, but to not give him the criticism for this season is just illogical.
495 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:52 PM

nick_9

I’m not sure what your point is – all that tells me is that if Pardew leaves, Ashley’s going to replace him with Steve Kean

After all, King Kev was only brought in because Ashley was planning on selling the club, and some potential buyers wanted him in charge.
496 hotdog // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Not gonna debate that game tonight it can wait until tomorrow suffice to say the transfer window opened on the 3rd Jan like i have been saying all along. We should have had all the singnings in and we might have had a chance against Norwich Reading and Villa. As it is we are a good bet for relegation now. Night all, the board are already asleep!!!!!!
497 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Spuggy perhaps he was great last season but he’s been fcuking shite this season since the sending off against the mackems. He might find his form again but they all need to find it and quickly. 15 games to go with 21 points, I’ll let you have a look at how many we’ve won in the past 15 games…..
498 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:52 PM

our best team! only our best creative player out for a very lengthy time and our main defensive mid oh and saylor, cabeye just back from a lengthy lay-off and cisse way off form but that’s all pardews fault
oh and a new signing on his home debut
499 alex84 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Exactly Jack, he doesn’t get the best out of these players, and another thing we are so rigid, we play with no tempo either!
500 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Dear me, iv just went over the past few articles. Some of the stuff written is an absolute joke mind.

I’ll report back monday when emotions have calmed.

Try and keep your heads up and be positive lads.

One thing i don’t mind mentioning, booing at st james. People should no better. Absolutely nothing to gain from that at all. Disgraceful behaviour. And if any of the people are on on this blog that done that, i hope you’s know you’s are bad as the enept people in charge of our club right now behaving like that.

Over and out until monday.
501 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Spread

Tiote and HBA are along with Cabaye and colo out top class players. You can’t say it was nearly our best team with 2/4 of our quality players missing – if you include Ba then that’s 3/5
502 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Jack, u make a pile of sense mate. So many fuckwits on this site are blaming it all on Cabaye and HBA injuries. Thats 2 players out of 11. Believe me, there will be little wailing from the players if Pards goes. Cabaye and Anita must feel badly dupoed by him. He is a great salesman, i’ll give him that much.
503 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:54 PM

TDS – no point, just answering someone’s question. Your right though even if you’re joking. I don’t know what makes some people think any manager would fancy joining a relegation battle in a hostile environment and I don’t think many would work for Ashley.
504 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:54 PM

@spuggy
Explain 1 point from two games with reading and that was only from a getting away with a handball from Ba.We lose to West Ham at home nearly a full side.Get totally out played at Southampton all clubs Managed by Pardew and all better off without him
505 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Spuggy
Careful lad…..I tend not to have a dig at players and have not been on any of our players backs. I don’t blame our players for this mess, I squarely place this at Alan Pardews door!
AP did well last season but last season is not this season. Football is a results business and AP is not getting the results – FACT! I think as fans and as a club we have been very patient but that shower of shlte from AP was it! He’s gotta go!
506 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:55 PM

Spuggy, Tiote is not a top class player. If you think he is, you know little about football.
507 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Prodigy have you been to many games lately mate?
508 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Munster Mag

Agreed, completely. Imagine a team of Sunday League players scrape their way to an FA Cup. It does not make them Premier League players, but it certainly does not mean that they don’t deserve any credit.

Pardew’s career shows that every now and again he brews up a perfect storm and has a very good spell, but other than that it all becomes a bit of a train wreck. However anyone who can’t give him any credit for last season isn’t worth listening to in my opinion, and certainly should not be able to dish out criticism.

Like I said, if it was me in that board room I’d say thanks for last season Pards, it was awesome, but ciao.
509 manxpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM

well jack we very rarely infact probably only once did we have ba cisse arfa cabeye tiote in 2 games in a row and not once were they all on form
510 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:59 PM

nick

According to some on here Laurent Blanc, Rudi Garcia, Laudrup, Martinez, Jol and Fabio Capello would all be viable options.

*face palm*

No one will want to work under these absolute clowns, and personally I do not think theirs a chance that Pardew would be removed by them anyway.
511 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Jack butler

List the games when all our top players from last season have played together – just to remind you that is colo, Cabaye tiote HBA Ba and Cisse.

How many games when they have all played tell me which games?
512 Toon1978 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Arrogant Arsenal fans think they have a right to take any player they want. Havoc on Twatter over Mbiwa.
513 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Prodigy, i think you need to start being realistic rather than being so kind to Pardew. It looks like a complete tactical balls up in the second half, and people like you need to get more realistic and balanced in their appraisals, rather than just defending Pardew because you have backed him so far. I defended Pardew for months, and was a staunch fan, but there is little logic in defending him. Too many negatives are attributable to him, to be positive about him now. I’d love to see a change, and be able to praise him again, but it will take a footballing mentality bypass for him to do that.
514 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Any one would think we are the only side to have injuries or players out of form or key players missing.We were playing Norwich last week who got hammered by Liverfool and Reading today.You know Reading with no away wins till now,below us
515 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Spuggy / Manxpie
Today was very near our best team. Tiote this season has not had the best and has had 8 yellows and 1 red this season…….so if you think that on his form that he is one of our “best” players its little worth me having any realistic discussion.
If you cannot accept and reconcile the situation as for AP’s poor performance is very largely to blame for our season but not entirely then there is nothing more to say. I don’t even want to reason out your arguement…..cos’ waiting for HBA and Tiote as well and lets not have ANY MORE INJURIES…..well that takes us to mid-Feb! And then its far too late. Besides both of you would state that the players need to have a couple of games together as well for them to gell….and then we’re in March planted to the bottom of the table. If we go down, we’re staying with this lot, cos’ the players that lost to B&H will be all that’s left of NUFC, who are not ready for EPL so YES I want to see action NOW! Sorry but we do not have the luxury of waiting any longer. I thank AP for last season and I am sorry it has not worked out this one, but we MUST change course now.
516 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:06 PM

catchy

back under yer bridge

you obviously can’t or don’t read other people’s posts just jump to conclusions.

You really are the dregs on this blog
517 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:07 PM

Spuggy that’s a crap argument when Pardew said himself the squad was big enough and didn’t want any new signings, your in denial and taking your frustrations out on other fans. You can spout that all you want, 7 points from 39 is inexcusable especially given Ye player who have been available during the bad spell, are we a 2 man team now?

Sacking Pardew would be mike admitting he got it wrong. I expect to see Alan ruining our hopes next season as well. The sooner the or of them go the better. Pardew is the best we can get with the clowns above and they don’t give a damn.
518 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:11 PM

We played decent enough for our first 9 games apart from maybe the draw at villa. Mid-table form I’d say. Very unlucky at Sunderland.

Then the injuries started big time. Look I’m not saying we set the world alight but noe should we. Everyone here thinks we’re a top 6 side. We’re nowhere near that. With Debuchy, a top CB and a top CF on top of Ba and Cisse are we even top 8 and that’s with the first team fit all season.

What did people expect with Europa and one signing who didn’t play well for 8-9 games?
519 naptoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:13 PM

toon prodigy has spoken all us paying FANS are a disgrace for booing. we must sit quietly and eat the plate of dog shite being served to us. the booing was directed at the ineptitude at the top and pardews poor decisions today noone was getting on the players backs.
fans who say nowt do nowt and subserviently accept what is happening to OUR club ie you prodigy are the reason ashley nd llambias treat us like mugs. do not lecture us on what is a disgrace and whats not.
520 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Spuggy
“We played decent enough for our first 9 games apart from maybe the draw at villa.” – we played very poorly in those 9 games and our league position flattered to deceive our managerial inequalities!
521 beefman13 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Why did he have to take anita off he had the most energy on the pitch for me, the fella is just negative at sjp and he is digging that hole that is getting deeper all the time, we still have not put 90 mins together in any game this season, id we are winning he pulls the reigns back, and we go on the defensive, if we are getting beat we normally come in to the game as we go for it a bit more, you shpuld always go to kill the game at sjp, he must know the negative sit back tactics work against you.

He hasnt much time to learn his lesson beacuse if villa beat us he may just be on his way back down the smoke!
522 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Originally I wanted Martin Jol but they put in Pardew instead. Very upset at the time but he gradually brought me round. All his signings have been ball players, and he did well last season, and we played some good football.
Terribly bad luck this season and some strange tactics and we are in the merde.

I’d put bad luck/injuries/poor form as 35% responsible MA/DL as 45% responsible and AP as 20% responsible.

But if we don’t get the players in the next ten days then its AP who has to carry the can.
The only way we would survive a new manager and avoid the drop is if we had an instant turn round in form – new manager ‘surge’ – its a hell of a risk
523 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Spuggy /manxpie

If either of you believe that the failure of this season is simply down to injuries the you are deluded.

Pardew changed a winning formation to accommodate BA in a 4-4-2 and persisted with it when everyone else could see it was not working, when for the second half of last season it almost took us into the champions league.
Injuries play a part in every clubs season we are no different to anyone else in football, but other managers find a way to get by, they find a way to get the best out of the players they have available, Pardew has done nothing other than criticize the squad in public as not being good enough, great man management there, you can’t do that one week then expect a performance out of those players the next week.
He changed our approach to the 2nd half of todays game and it cost us. He constantly plays strikers out on the wing and leaves wingers on the bench and he always picks certain player regardless of their form.

If you are happy to have the manager doing that every game then best of luck to you both, for me he isn’t the right man anymore and he will take us down regardless of who we could possibly sign this window as his mentality this season has had us on the back foot from the start and nothing is about to change
524 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:19 PM

Spuggy like I said we’ve got 7 points from a possible 39 and yet were still only 8 points off the top half. This league is made up of about seven challengers an the rest are average. For me
We could be up there with the evertons, spurs, liverpools if we had showed some damn ambition in the window. The top three we cannot compete with but the rest aren’t miles ahead, they might be now though since we stood still. My argument is Pardew hasn’t brought us a style, he certainly doesn’t have us playing well and he isn’t getting the board to invest enough. I’ve been patient enough sat there each week but its costing me a fortune to endure this spell.
525 mecannylad // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:19 PM

Graham Carr has a managerial background …… he would make an ideal temporary NUFC boss in my view.
Come on Ash surprise us all.
526 naptoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:20 PM

2 steps
thats a good appraisal of where the fault lies
527 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Naptoon – those comments also touched a nerve with me. I didn’t boo but my friend chose too and I cannot argue with him. It’s dire, no changes and its getting later and later in the season. Only I and him know what we go trough to attend the games and if its the way for him to show his displeasure then so be it. The booing has happened at the end of most defeats recently but today was the final nail for many fans. If the next game was Chelsea I would fear for the attendance.

Taking off Anita, marveaux and cabaye today is losing three big players. To then replace them with perch, bigi and obertan is shocking when you already have shola, Williamson and Jonas on the pitch. It’s a shambles. The only acceptable sub was cabaye because o the injury.

Alan Pardew lost that game at half time today and with his subs.
528 terencelim // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:25 PM

#naptoon well said mate I remember last time after Liverpool fans protested the team actually fought back and won something.
529 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:25 PM

mecannylad
Makes perfect sense seeing as Carr recruited very technical players and AP is unable to harness the best out of them!
530 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:25 PM

Jesus people jump to conclusions on here. Pardew has made some mistakes but he’s also done some good things too – the shola sub that won us the game is forgotten about.

What I’m saying is this season isn’t just about pardews tactics and man management. It’s been a culmination of many things:

Lack of investment
Injuries and suspensions
Bad luck (how didn’t one of cisses decent strikes find the net)
Ba going (clause not pards fault)

Pardew tactics is part of it but not the way he is crucified on here. We can still get out of this and were trying to bring in players.

What has the management merry go round got us before? Sweet FA that’s what. It’s funny how people say this is a full strength team when we lose our most prolific scorer and our most gifted player. I see most have written off tiote too. He was world class most of last season was being touted for 20m. Yes he’s under performed but he’s had an understrengh midfield to play alongside and he’s suffering from a dip in form.
531 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:27 PM

Two steps – if we don’t get the players in the next ten days then how can Pardew carry on if the board aren’t backing him? He is the one under scrutiny now and if results don’t pick up it will get worse. If he is prepared to work for men who dont back him and hang him out to dry then it speaks volumes, he’s getting desperate now.
532 micktoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:28 PM

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533 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:30 PM

2steps

At last some objectivity. Agreed.
534 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:31 PM

That’s the best post I’ve ever seen from Jack Butler lol well said big son.
535 noladonna // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:32 PM

i think mbwia using us as a stepping stone to get to his dream club man united might work in our favour if arsenal come in for him
536 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:33 PM

Spuggy
You have to be proportionate in your analysis. We have backed AP for a very long time when most managers would have been shown the door. You cannot excuse today and today is systematic of other performances but this was the nail in the coffin. If AP had 9 more pts than today then he would not be in this mess, no one in their right minds expected us to be challenging for the top half but no one signed up for this constant performance. He is far too negative and we sit on a lead that we always loose! He did it today and he’s done it on countless occasions and we’ve lost many matches where we should have won.
537 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:33 PM

JB

Pardew did an interview in 4-4-2- last season when we were still unbeaten and said he didn’t really have a style of playing other than to win. He wanted to be able to change formations during a game fluidly.

Now that means he tries to mix it up formation wise etc. etc.
IMHO that is both his strength and weakness at the same time. He has tried to adapt the 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 on occasions and did change the 4-3-3 last season despite our winning run.
Okay he has to outfox other teams on the day but it means he plays their game not ours. So he plays to the oppositions strength not ours. He seems to anticipate the other side so we don’t impose our style and strengths on the game. for 90 mins And because we don’t set up in a regular system it is harder for the players to adapt and they, make mistakes, don’t settle into a routine, get out of position etc., etc., Only the real quality guys can play several systems.
538 Spuggy // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM

So answer this:

Who is the better striker Ba or Cisse?

Who is the better striker when the midfield lacks creativity?

Who would you play in the middle?
539 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Spuggy

It’s become so bad that even with new signing and the likes of Saylor and HBA back in the side, people simply don’t believe that Pardew can get us out of the mess we are in.

Any new player coming in will need time to settle and any player coming back will need time to get back up to match fitness and by that time we could be in a position far worse than the one we are in now.

Pardews tactics. selections and formations have cost us all season long, yes there was no investment during the summer but shock horror did we really believe there would be?

how many games did he persist with 4-4-2???

We have only won 5 games all season, form like that would get any other manager the sack
540 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:35 PM

nick

i do sometime wonder if AP is making noises in public about strengthening (3-4 players in etc.,) so he can walk, keep his pride and still come put of it by not taking us down when Batman and Robin screw up making signings
541 Munster Mag // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:35 PM

Spuggy, u make a fair point about Cisse’s near misses. In reality though, if you look at the totality of the season, Pardew has had more than enough chances to improve our position but its getting worse. A critical point is that our squad is worth more than most clubs, yet most clubs are not faced with likely relegation. I would think the players must be fed up with his negative management, not to mind his slagging off of players “not big enough to wear the jersey” . Pardew sadly, will probably be with us next season whether we stay up or not. And if we go down, we could be looking at the Willie McFaul / Bald Eagle years in the doldrums. We HAVE to survive, and then start again.
542 BelfastMagpie // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:35 PM

It’s probably not the real jack butler
543 IrishMan // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Just looked at this to remind me of when we were the entertainers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8l1BjFmroc

Whoever the manager is, he should show this kind of video every morning at team meeting.

Marveaux substitution at 1-0 today was scandalous
544 nick_9 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Two steps – agree with that. I have said many times we focus on other teams strengths when we should be making them worry about ours.
545 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:37 PM

two steps forward one step back

We set up at SJP as if we are the away team with our mentality, not a good way to go
546 micktoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:37 PM

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/998/header6w.jpg

blogs new header lol
547 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:38 PM

Graham Carr?

I know someone who should be our manager because he once managed a chip shop.
548 JackButler // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:39 PM

Pipe down Belfast Pardews got my back up and I’m not a man to be messed with
549 two steps forward one step back // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:40 PM

right lads will sleep on it and it’ll probably be worse in the morning as M’biwa will be gone to spuds or gooners.
550 daztoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:43 PM

Pardew blames everyone and everything for our poor season now even the fans for booing his substitutions.Instead of just getting on with his job and finding a way to win games.Every team has injuries and players out of form.Find a game plan with the players you have available and play to their strengths.
We all wanted a few new players in the summer to move forward,but when the window closed Pardew said he was happy with what he had.
So I blame Pardew 100% for where we are at present.Bad management,tactics,negativity his constant excuses.The man has 3 subs he can make every game to change things for the better but it always seems to cost us because he goes negative or if it is a positive sub ie Marv it’s around the 85 min mark so its just wasted.
Time is up Mr Pardew
551 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:43 PM

Spuggy

Who is the better striker Ba or Cisse?
Cisse has been played out of position all season so is lacking all confidence. Ba is a selfish player and was in the shop window for himself. He rarely passed to Cisse. Cisse is not the same striker as Ba so I do not think its an easy comment to justify one way or the other. Yes, we miss Ba but the reality is AP knew about the contract with Ba and should have insisted on another striker – he was too weak to do that!

Who is the better striker when the midfield lacks creativity?
Ba drops off deeper to collect the ball which Cisse does not. Its not part of his game…..guess you just want to making leading questions do you?

Who would you play in the middle?
Cisse
552 daffy // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Pathetic
Ed thought you had more class that to ban an alternative view
Shame on you
553 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:46 PM

I think it’s ridiculous to start criticising Pardew for things like “not demanding another striker” or “not having the balls to demand signings”.

Come on guys. You have no idea what happens behind closed doors, so don’t act like you do.

Criticise and praise people for things that you know and can see – not for speculation and ifs & buts.
554 Spreadthetoon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:50 PM

TDS
Many managers would have walked…that’s my point. If MA/DL are unworkable then they will need to adjust.
If we have another v. poor window AP will just lap it up…..I could not see any “Top” manager accepting that. We’re not talking about spending mega millions, so yes AP must take some criticism IMO for not forcing the agenda. Instead he said he was happy with the Squad, over inflated the youngsters and then dropped em in it. Bad bad man management – end of.
555 ToonDownSouth // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:52 PM

daffy

What’s up? Doesn’t look like Ed banned you to me….
556 t00ntime // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Around 70% of newcastle fans (according to polls) want pardew out.

After today i dont want him out, but i have no trust in him and i dont care weather he stays or goes. Football is a results game and AP isnt getting them. He seems really out his depth and the fact that he blamed fans for certain things on the pitch just proves he is out of depth+ has no more excuses. If we lose against villa i will want AP out and i think that 70% would go to around 90%.

Next 3 games judging by recent form we would be VERY lucky to get 1point!
557 MacToon // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:57 PM

Ha ha Dafty must have swore and gone into moderation! You only sing when you’re winning and not even good at that dafty
558 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 19, 2013 at 11:59 PM

Prodigy who are you to say they cant boo at end after that rubbish, they pay there money,they do what they want,hope you tongue stays brown off pardews arse
559 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM

A few points I agree with. Some and I repeat SOME of pards tactics.

But people are looking for a scapegoat now and pards is getting it all. Unfair IMO. seen as people are losing their ability to be objective we can’t have a reasoned debate.

I don’t think pards subs have been that bad throughout the season. What option has he had. He’s brought obertan on a lot 2nd half in games. I’m not sure he’s as negative as people say.

On the Cisse on the right saga. Well it may be strange but Ba in the centre worked offensively for the most part. There’s many a game we would have win if our defence has held out. We’ve only started to have offensive problems since Ba left.

Only now has Cabaye has brought back the attacking verve. Ba could have equally argued why play him on the wing when he is a top class striker. But for cisses wonder goals (which are not gonna happen forever) Ba didn’t score 2nd half of last season. He’s a striker. Not as stupid as people say to play him centrally, especially with a weaker midfield behind.
560 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM

MacToon

Hey mate, was your day as awful as the rest of ours?

I’ve got my final exam on Monday, and rather than revising I’ve been slumped on the sofa trying to remember why I watch football (;
561 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Funny now no one was complaining about Ba’s selfishness when he was banging them in for us.
562 nick_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:03 AM

543 – We only have what Pardew says. Pardew states he is happy with squad after losing two defenders, window closes not replacing best or lover. Finally admits didn’t do enough in the summer window. January we get more waffle about wanting 1 player, no 3 or 4, no it’s 1 or 2 again. The man has no idea what he is allowed or what he will get, he has little faith in the board for signings. I’m finding it hard to reason with you in all honesty. He should have done more because here we are struggling. Something went wrong in the summer and they are taking the mick to correct it.

Three games have passed without our top scorer and we’ve picked up 1 point from 3 league games in January and went out the cup. Surely plans were in place for beginning of jan? They’re chancing every game and that’s three without Ba or a replacement who could haven de an impact like Remy did getting qpr a point today.
563 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:03 AM

I still can’t quite grasp why people want Di Matteo? He did well in a very short period at a club he knew and was loved with a group of players who effectively managed themselves.
564 daffy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:05 AM

More than you atm mactoon
Pardew in !
565 MacToon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:06 AM

TDS, been a $hite day mate indeed, did you catch what I said about T Vickery, not that i care much atm but I posted this:

Tim Vickery latest on Colo: His take on it is San Lorenz tried to unsettle Colo and NUFC in the hope that we wouldn’t want an unsettled player at Newcastle so we’d let him go.

He suggests that we could offer to do a trade for a number of their best youngsters but because of visa restrictions they would probably have to work elsewhere in Europe first before being allowed to work in the UK! Seems a bit long winded an unlikely imo.

He cannot see us letting him go and knowing how Ashley deals I tend to agree with him but only time will tell.

Anyway, life goes on and not long to find out about incomings/outgoings now.
This season is beginning to feel like our relegation year all over again!
566 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Spuggy
All fcuking day demba ba
Atleast he doesnt rely on the ball being dropped at his feet to score, could create something out nothing which we desperatly miss
Ppl say he’s this and that but at the end of the day it made him a priority target for the european champions where he has hit the ground running
Basically he doesn’t need to play in a custom made formation to be effective or dangerous
567 nick_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:07 AM

Spuggy some fans did slate Ba for that, my argument was
If he is scoring why should he play out wide. Lots of fans on here thought it was for the good of the team that cisse played central.
568 daztoon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:07 AM

Pardew has said in hindsight he should have taken Cabaye off before Marv no shit Sherlock Cabaye just back from injury Marv fully fit
569 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:10 AM

nick

You’re finding it hard to reason with me? What on earth have I said that is remotely unreasonable?

Pardew is an employee of Mike Ashley. He will, therefore, do and say as he is told. End of.

Do you expect Pardew to give up this job? No, of course not, so he is clearly not going to come out and tell the press that the board screwed up and we’re going to suffer for it.

Like I said, there’s plenty of things to criticise Pardew for, but not criticising his boss is not one of them.
570 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:11 AM

well iam off to bed feel so sad for the fans on hear yous deserve better lads but till you stand as one.the 3 wise men will take the piss out of yous sorry to say.
571 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:12 AM

daztoon,

I agree Pards should of, he made a mistake, oh look he admitted his mistake when everyones saying he doesn’t do that but blames everyone else.

Pards has put his hand up every time he’s done that from my memory and inspite what people say on here, he hasn’t made loads of substitution or team selection errors. I’d love to see a list of pards subs and what he had available.

And….do you really think pards was happy with the squad at the start of the season – hell no!!! And he’s publicly come out and said it was a mistake not to invest. OF COURSE he wanted players he’s the fecking manager, but he can’t exactly slag the people who pay him to do his job can he? He said we’ll make do and try to develop the youngster – what else could he say???? He is not involved in transfers, he must be as frustrated as the rest of us, probs more so.
572 NUFC FOR SALE // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:13 AM

we dont want de meteo

we need martinez

hes used to dealing with relegation battles and working to a budget but plays good football

he would have a bigger budget at newcastle

martinez all the way for me
573 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Mac

Ah, I didn’t see that, thanks. I’ve been fairly out of the loop lately – does anyone actually have any idea what the story behind Colo’s unhappiness is?

It all seems a little fishy to me. San Lorenzo state that they’re interested, and a week later Colo develops personal problems?

Of course if I’m wrong I’ll feel pretty bad about it, but the cynic in me thinks it’s a little suspect.
574 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:15 AM

Pards was happy with no signing at start of summer???!?! of course he wasn’t but he’s not gonna say that publicly is he? Jesus! What is wrong with people.

He is as frustrate if not more than us at the lack of activity and has publicly said it was a mistake.

The people he works with are gutter rats and he does his best in spite of that, KK couldnt hack it and left us in the lurch.
575 evildick // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:15 AM

pardew has to go. i see no other way out of this mess.

i blame Ashley, but he’s not going anywhere. the only way to stop the slide is to change manager now.

not in 5 or 6 games but now.
576 NUFC FOR SALE // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:16 AM

dont even know how people can compare Ba and Cisse????

Ba is by far the best striker this club has seen since Shearer

Cisse is a luxury plaer

he looked good last season when everything was going well

hes a total oba Martins type player, not the type of striker you want to rely on in a relegation battle

get Hooper from Celtic and Graham from Swansea now otherwose we are down with these players

you can’t get out of a relegation battle with cultured footballers, you need people to roll up their sleeves and we dont have those sorts of plaers
577 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Spuggy

Indeed. And apparently I’m the unreasonable one for suggesting that Pardew probably isn’t delighted with the transfer activity of late

To be honest I really do feel bad for the guy. He gets hung out to dry on his own time and time again.
578 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:18 AM

Spuggy even with new players, he will still play the long ball wake up so no change there
579 MacToon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:19 AM

TDS, I posted about Vickery saying Colo was wanted in Argentina back mid Dec and then all these “personal problems” started appearing, to me it seems strange too. One thing for sure is Ashley is not the type to rip up a contract.
580 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Roberto Martinez for me too. He seems to actually think about the game compared to certain others….
581 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:21 AM

Did cabaye play long ball today? did anita? did marv? Could it be something to do with players.

Long ball is a myth.
582 NUFC FOR SALE // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Martinex is made for the current newcastle structure
583 MacToon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:22 AM

RUNAWAY777, you say the 3 wise men but I’ve been thinking more the 3 wise monkeys, can’t decide which is which though!
584 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM

NUFC FOR SALE
Spot on mate
Its easy for a player to come in score goals when the teams riding high but when the teams fighting for survival its a different story
Cisse for me lacks any fight he doesnt hassle the cbs and just aimlessly runs offside whilst looking across the line!
Ba was banging them in cisse isnt and doesnt look close to even getting a flukey one!
585 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM

You can’t reason someone out of a position they didn’t reason themselves into.

I’m off, there’s little sense on this blog apart from a few objective voices (who aren’t pro-pard just like I’m not) but I’m still prepared to support the guy for now.
586 GeordieToon89 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:25 AM

Loads of rumours on twattttter that Pardew has been sacked

Personally if it does happen there’s only 1 man for the job for me Laurent Blanc.. He will instantly get our player pulling together and they will all put that extra bit for him as he’s so well respected
587 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM

Martinez turned down Liverpool.

Why on earth would he leave the club he is incredibly loyal to, to come and work here, with no budget and under Del Boy & Fat Mike?
588 El Tino // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM

I’ve been pretty negative, but now that ive calmed down, lets look at the positives.

1) we played well in the first half, passed the ball well especially Cabaye, Marveaux n Anita. Technically they are good players and they controlled possesion.

2) Cabaye n Ben Arfa were are only creative sources earlier on this season, but Marveaux has shown his attacking quality and is up there with the best of them.

3) Jonas is nowhere near his best, but has improved since he has come back and does sure up his wing, which will be vital for big away games against the bigger teams.

4)Ameobi is more effective than Cisse on the right wing, holds the ball up and provides much needed height to a short team.

5) Cisse is getting in good positions and is mostly hitting the target. His link up play was much better and showed good pace, strength n touch on occasions.

6) Debuchy has been pretty solid in a new league, despite having very little defensive protection in front of him.Almost had an assist. Also if he had a proper winger like Jonas or Obertan in front of hime, he could start to get forward more.

7) Obertan showed good desire and at one point was the last man breaking up a reading counter. Hes had some good games this season especially on the left and with the current formation would be a good option(Jonas right). If playing 442 n not going for Ameobi option, then could play him on the shoulder through the middle like remy or walcott.

8)If we had won, Ashley might have been less inclined to spend, but now has NO excuse.

9) Reading only had 2 shots on target and we had good possession.

10) Pardew has recognised and acknowledged his mistake in taking Marveaux off and will learn from it (hopefully).

11) This might be Williamsons last game starting as Taylor or…. might replace him. Im being harsh on Willo as he was dominant except for his mistake(s) for equaliser.

12) we re not in the bottom 3 and villa gave up 2 goals.

13) Even Barce lost today.

14) We’ve got 9 days to sort this s**te out.

15) Michael Johnson is available on a free.
589 yorkymag // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM

Just back from pizza
And still the blog is producing absolute dribble
Let me leave you with one thought before I head to bed and maxipie take note
The shit supporters who boooooed their team today was the highest attendance in the uk by a margin 2 thousand ahead of the rich boys of . The blue part of manchester
And some 10000 ahead of the next best
On tha basis they can do what they want
Pardew out
Pardew out
Pardew out
590 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM

so when did the keeper give it to one of backs today,tell me one i dare you,answer none
591 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Blanc and Ben Arfa are mortal enemies.
592 MacToon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Tads, Cisse had some great chances today and if it wasn’t for some great keeping he could have easily had a goal or two.
I’ve heard many things since the summer about certain players being unhappy for various reasons and Cisse isn’t immune from the gossip. However, I still think he’s a great goal scorer and I’ve actually seen him play some good football in the last month too.
593 woodsee // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:29 AM

Been to the match,been oot on the lash to wor lassses works doo,very difficult to see the buttons to type but will perservere,is \\\\\\pardew stillin charge,one day i swear our boat will come in the morewe struggle there i luv this club,i swear if i could of choose anywere to be born it wud still be northumberland,or maybe barcelona
594 david toon toon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:29 AM

can not agree more yorkmag time to f**k off back to london pardew thanks. ps maxipie will you just go away and get back to trainspotting you sad little man.
595 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:30 AM

MacToon i mate your rite,but in this case it all about money ,so i say wise
596 nick_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:32 AM

TDS – nothing personal. It’s just I personally feel as though Pardew is more accountable for the lack of signings than other fans such as yourself do. I’m not encouraging him to criticise his boss but I would certainly like him to test the waters by asking for more. I know we only spend what we earn but the summer in my mind was a time to get the extra cb in and hopefully benefit from it. Without wishing to criticise Williamson solely I think another cb would have secured points for us as he is culpable for a fair few individual errors.

When Pardew signed he said himself it is his job to bang Ashley’s door down for signings. It was common knowledge we lost out on mariapa in January and heard how we would look elsewhere in the summer. We then lost smith, Guthrie, best and lovenkrands and only brought in one first team player arguably (bigi was for development squad). Ryan Taylor and perch? Then suffered injuries and Pards said he would assess over night if we needed signings, he then stated how we would go with what we have as its enough cover. Was he covering for Ashley or was It his genuine belief? Who knows, I wouldn’t like to speculate but it wasn’t a great summer for me based on transfers. Since then we’ve had a few injuries and had to rely on the youngsters that made up the squad numbers. Now the pressure if on because we hvent been winning Pards has realised he wants a few players in, I think the stress is getting to him now whereas it was rosey in the summer and I don’t believe he knocked on the door enough, that’s my genuine belief. Now times are hard I think he will be crying out for a few players, if we get them good but the sooner the better as like I said Ba or a replacement has missed three games now where we got 1 point.

My next question is if Pards can get the best out of the Eleven but I guess time will tell. I also believe the team should have at least 8-10 points more but haven’t been performing. I’m not so sure Pardew can motivate the group we had anymore
597 NUFC FOR SALE // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:32 AM

people keep going on about Ben Arfa???

Give me thw scums Fletcher or a Nolan type player any day in the current situation

you need men when you find yourself in this situation and we dont have that

we’re full of continental softies and they are not going to get us out of this mess

i’m afraid people its too little too late for us

we have a clueless manager (his track record proves that)
598 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:33 AM

More reason to invest in Sissoko now. Come on, he’s £3m.
599 GeordieToon89 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:33 AM

Blanc and Ben Arfa are okay, they settled differences straight away, Its Dechamps who Ben Arfa never really got on with but he’s since met and spoken apparently
600 RUNAWAY777 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:34 AM

Spuggy goodnight
601 Eddie // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:34 AM

This blaming the fans business is a dark turn – all the more so if Pardew stays. Ashley the one with the big call to make now. The fact that he is a successful man gives me a faint glimmer of hope that he might do something positive but, that said, his choice of managers over the years, his appointment of a personal friend, who happens to be a professional chance, to run the club… all this leaves me thinking that the best investment he could make would be in a case of some obscenely expensive wine, which he could give Sir Alex in exchange for a kick up the jacksy and a few home truths about running a football club.
602 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:34 AM

If one of cisse chances had gone in we’d probably be talking about who we’re signing.

It’s all about margins and a little luck sometimes.

Goodnight all.

Peace.
603 nick_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Who wins the award for the longest post of the night? Me or el Tino?
604 woodsee // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:37 AM

in the land were i was born,there came a man with a monkees heed
605 GeordieToon89 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:37 AM

Totally agree with Kets here… When players like Sissokho are available for as little as £3million we should be making sure we get him!
606 ToonDownSouth // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:38 AM

Haha, did Reading really only have 2 shots on target today?
607 yorkymag // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:39 AM

Suggy
If your anuty was your uncle shed have balls
Ad did you notice remy scored today
Wakey wakey and smell the coffee
608 GeordieToon89 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:40 AM

TDS – Yeah Reading had 2 and we had 6 or 7 apparently
609 woodsee // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:41 AM

eddie the only positive thing ashley could do is eat 200 greggs cheese pasties and then see hat happens
610 nick_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:41 AM

Spuggy there’s a difference between slating your employer and statig you would have liked to have signed an striker etc.
It’s funny how he managed to state he undercooked the summer activity in November without slating his boss. Ffs Man.
611 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:42 AM

Fine Cabaye had an injury. But any smart manager would replace him with an attack minded player. But no., Silver Hair, decides to put on a defensive midfielder.

Nothing against Bigi, the lad has been immense for his first season, considering his age and everything. But a player like him is hardly going to create that many chances. Whereas someone like squidward, in the last few games has assisted two goals. Even he would have been the better choice.
612 GeordieToon89 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:42 AM

Its cheaper to buy those pasties from Iceland and put them in the oven yourself
613 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:42 AM

He’s different to what we’ve already got. We need a bit of height in our team. Marveaux, Cabaye, Anita, Tiote etc are all small players.
614 david toon toon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:43 AM

spuggy your full of more s**t than a toilet do us all a favour and go join maxipie trainspotting
615 Spuggy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:45 AM

david toon

No need for insults like that fella. I’ve been debating reasonably, why are you hurling peronsal insults?
616 david toon toon // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:47 AM

because your talking rubbish AGAIN. he didnt score and we are in trouble get real
617 santonthenewmaldini // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:48 AM

What was really frustrating today was watching us knock the ball about in the 1st half Krul was the only one launching it

When we were playing 442 with Ba and Cisse earlier in the season we could have played the ball on the deck as well but chose to go long and whenever we are getting beat we go long and lose out

Why is this??!?!?!?

Realistically Mbiwa if he comes could be amazing but only if Colo stays to ease him into it if the guy plays with Williamson or Taylor we could ship heavy goals

Also Jona’s time is up did anyone see Santon having an argument with him in the 1st half for ruining a move?!?!He stops so many of our attacks and if we get that Haidara left back playing Santon further up could be the best option
618 Mister Tuff // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:52 AM

Only 10 days to go to the Villa game and 12 to the end of the window. Players in = 1. (should have been 2 re Remy).
A CB should have been the priority – if we had one today we might have salvaged something. It ‘s fine saying Williamson had a good game but time and time again he costs us -not his fault but he should have been replaced ages ago.
I had thought we might get a minimum of 4 players in with a high value/surprise purchase -not looking so good now -unless in the previous 2 weeks the board really have been working away and there is going to be a flurry of activity in the coming days.
Collo will be away so second CB is needed and a quality striker/attacking midfielder who knows how to head a ball.
Our loss today will give confidence to the others in the relegation fight that they may survive/overtake us. Not a good day at all.
619 daffy // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:55 AM

Cheer up Alan Pardew …….
620 El Tino // Jan 20, 2013 at 12:55 AM

Diame -release clause
Sissoko – contract.
Douglas – contract

3 beasts for under 10mil

as for the striker-
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2385366/Newcastles-20m-bid-for-Rooney-rejected.html
621 simon_barker_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 1:48 AM

It’s all well and good taunting these big names about for next manager. Blanc? – the guy who fell out with ben arfa in the summer, martinez? – who’s in a better position at wigan. Is pep in a job at the minute? or what about ‘arry? he already has a good relationship with carr.
Hear a rumour at 12.00 pards had been sacked. I’d rather keep him, they havnt been playing that bad, just had problems and can’t defend, although in 18 years watching them, they never have been able too.
622 simon_barker_9 // Jan 20, 2013 at 1:50 AM

Oh and the gary neville one was a good one. ROFL. I’d rather give the job to west lancs geordie, and that’s saying something!!!
623 jayphoto // Jan 20, 2013 at 2:14 AM

Carr was a shocking manager! Scouting and managing are two very different things!
624 Zangwill_Ho // Jan 20, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Bring Alan shearer back to become our manager!
625 one Tony Green // Jan 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Give it a rest ED you are loving the Toon doing badly and these sensational headlines winding us all up is becoming a pain in the arse.