Alan Pardew was mercilessly criticized by Newcastle fans at the home game against Cardiff today, as was owner Mike Ashley, but at least we finally won a game and the final score was a good one at 3-0, although the final result looked like we won the game rather easily, which we didn’t, and Newcastle struggled badly in the second half.
Alan Pardew signs autographs before the game
The good feeling didn’t last long
This is what Alan has said after the game today, and he has apologized for the six successive losses before today:
“They are upset, they are angry – I understand that. I apologize to them for the last six games and hopefully, we have taken a very, very small step towards them.”
“You have to be resilient in the modern day.” “We have lost half the Premier League managers this year – we might even lose another four or five in the summer.”
Tim Krul had another good game today, and made some very important saves to keep Cardiff from scoring at crucial times in the game, but the visitors missed a number of gilt-edged opportunities, but that’s probably why they are rock bottom of the league and have now been relegated in their very first season in the Premier League.
But Newcastle’;s record this year has been as bad as Cardiff City’s and it’s just that we managed to get 33 points in our first 18 games that has kept us afloat this season, and it’s likely we will finish in the top ten.
But if Mike Ashley heeds the criticism of the Newcastle fans, he will make big big money available in this upcoming summer transfer window.
That’s if he’s been listening.
Comments welcome.
46 comments so far
JackButler
May 4, 2014 at 12:05 AM
Comment #1Hope we find a way to lose Pardew
NewcastleMole
May 4, 2014 at 12:24 AM
Comment #2Words are cheap.
toonluvva
May 4, 2014 at 12:28 AM
Comment #3Sorry, P45due, the best apology goes “I resign, anything less is not acceptable.
stuart no9
May 4, 2014 at 12:34 AM
Comment #4The walk out worked today . It was not brilliant , but it caused damage.!
Pardew will not want to endure that hostility , but if we keep plugging away every home game next season he will have to crack . Not all was lost today , the banners the vocal protests , the walk out all helped towards the downfall of pardew , which will happen but we have to chip away week in week out , he will go. Well done to everyone who stood up for NUFC . The scabs can keep going every week , but pardew s time will soon be up ,
daztoon
May 4, 2014 at 12:40 AM
Comment #5manxpie
I don’t need anyone’s help with my opinion.Just you need to be told the same answer by many posters for it to sink in.
Like I said anyone who says Laudrup is worse than Pardumb is a Class A Moron and the cap fits you so we’ll.
How’s it go again numbnuts Toon Toon Come On Army
daztoon
May 4, 2014 at 12:43 AM
Comment #6Last 6 games should be for the past 3 seasons of the shite he’s served up
beermonkey
May 4, 2014 at 12:44 AM
Comment #7he needs to apologise for the last 18 games not just the last 6
NewcastleMole
May 4, 2014 at 12:45 AM
Comment #8I didn’t walk out on 60/69 mins but i fully support all those who did. Im not renewing my ticket next year for various personal reasons so that will be my protest.
Have to say the atmosphere was electric.
daztoon
May 4, 2014 at 12:53 AM
Comment #9Pardew knows he on borrowed time and he will never get an opportunity like this again.
barkel
May 4, 2014 at 1:03 AM
Comment #10Last 6!? We’ve lost 14 out of the last 20!
beermonkey
May 4, 2014 at 1:04 AM
Comment #11daztoon
is he on borrowed time
I would like to think so but we should finish top 10
to Ashley does it matter how we get there as long as we do.
Shot Bru
May 4, 2014 at 1:09 AM
Comment #12Oscar Garcia is the man that should replace Pardew…
Has Brighton on a mission…He has a Barcelona philosophy of playing possession football…
There are strong rumours he is to take over at a premier league club next season!!!
beermonkey
May 4, 2014 at 1:10 AM
Comment #13NewcastleMole
I think the walk out was a good idea and seems quite a few left
I think it was a shame there was some confusion over the time
I think the groups that organised if they work together more could have some more success,
we shall see what happens in the future
some of the banners were good
lesh
May 4, 2014 at 1:28 AM
Comment #14MoTD’s shots of the walkout made it look impressive.
And Shearer’s comments were to the point too.
Good on yer Beeb
Jonny
May 4, 2014 at 1:43 AM
Comment #15Pardew shut up and get out of our club
Sav
May 4, 2014 at 2:32 AM
Comment #16I repeat. What good will getting rid of Pardew do as long as Monster Mash remains owner? When Keegan stood on principal and walked out, most fans said he’s ‘spat out the dummy’ and should have stuck it out. Pardw does the opposite and is vilified for it.
Blofal
May 4, 2014 at 2:32 AM
Comment #17Surely he can’t remain.
Even if he does I honestly think Ashley will spendthis window or sell. All this pressure is not good for his business and I don’t think he will ignore it.
theartfuldodger
May 4, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Comment #18Cabella would be a fool to come here…surely he has other options…
jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew
May 4, 2014 at 6:52 AM
Comment #19All we can do is keep piling the pressure on both NoNuts and Parsnip and hope one of them break soon!
…I most admit that those of you who were men of principle yesterday you made me proud – I salute you! The rest of you at SJP you break my heart.
jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew
May 4, 2014 at 6:55 AM
Comment #20Sorry Sav…I think you are confusing us with some of your mates down the pub!
BuckLuck
May 4, 2014 at 7:00 AM
Comment #21theartfuldodger
Agree. Every technical and creative player should avoid us until Pardew is long gone. Attacking players should think twice before joining this limited tactical setup.
JAMSHA
May 4, 2014 at 7:02 AM
Comment #22just leave pardew… u are not wanted hea u shameless creature
Jail for Ashley
May 4, 2014 at 7:12 AM
Comment #23How on earth TeDiouS can claim this season hasn’t been a disaster, only a relegation could have provided a worse end to a season, possibly the worst GD outside of the bottom three after the Lpool game, an equal number of defeats in a row only to be worsened by a record breaking run, a demoralised squad and some of the most dire football ever served up at SJP, the only words of hope we have come from a manager who is instrumental in all that is wrong at the club who has given us many false assurances in every past window, again he has been lucky, any other team other than the only one worse than us in 2014 would have seen us torn apart.
jasper
May 4, 2014 at 7:15 AM
Comment #24Like Michael Caine at the end of the Italian Job Sunderland may yet be balanced on the edge of the precipice come season’s end……
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/03/sunderland-face-legal-fight-points-deduction
theartfuldodger
May 4, 2014 at 7:19 AM
Comment #25J4A,
This season was a monumental disaster.
I have lost faith in Ashley..Pardew…Coaches…Players.. and after yesterday in the fans as well
Mickalonius
May 4, 2014 at 7:22 AM
Comment #26Replace Pardew with who ? Has it occurred to anyone that the next appointment might be worse a la Joe Kinnear ? Careful what you wish for. Personally, consiðering the backing he has had (not) he has done alright…
theartfuldodger
May 4, 2014 at 7:27 AM
Comment #27Mickalonius,
The tea lady..
Dont worry Ashley wont get us relegated even with her in charge..
jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew
May 4, 2014 at 7:28 AM
Comment #28Mickalonius…we cannot let fear of the unknown dictate us!
…some say not knowing is the greatest life motivator! I’ll take my chances mate 😉
Go toon gooooo
May 4, 2014 at 7:35 AM
Comment #29Alan Pardew out.Poor manager.Poor.
Jail for Ashley
May 4, 2014 at 7:41 AM
Comment #30Mick,
Those who jumped from the building on 9/11 did so knowing they were going to a certain death but the alternative was worse, at least jumping provided a little hope.
Go toon gooooo
May 4, 2014 at 7:43 AM
Comment #31Only reason for Pardew to stay in this club is selling of Cabaye by Ashley and before that Pardew was 5 in the league.Ashley now correct the mistake and keep Pardew in the club which is OK.But to play Sissoko on right wing and Ben Arfa not even on the bench and poor Anita in the first squad is unforgivable.Pardew out.
cestriasteve
May 4, 2014 at 7:43 AM
Comment #32I wouldn’t be surprised if MA appointed another director of football.
kipper
May 4, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Comment #33Pardew out? The thing is, if he’s got defenders who can’t defend or even communicate with each other, midfielders who can’t make creative passes, forwards who have forgotten how to score, and a whole team who give the impression they’d rather be back in France, then it doesn’t matter what tactics he uses. If Kinnear had done what he was paid to to do – get in in new, good players who really want to be with us – then we might have seen a different season. Get some Brits in. Read Jonny Wilkinson’s comment about his French team mates in rugby: if they believe they are brilliant, they perform; if they have a bad day they go to pieces.
theartfuldodger
May 4, 2014 at 7:57 AM
Comment #34Normally I am dissapointed when transfers dont happen..
This time iL be laughing when player after player rejects Ashley/Pardew..
jazzyp
May 4, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Comment #35Well so much for the mass walk out. I bet mashley has stood up and taken notice of that shambolic failure again to make a point.
I for the first time in 6 year decided to boycott the game to prove a point, and for what ??……..do your really think Ashley will be bothered about a few thou leaving during the game when they have already handed him the cash…..laughable !!
cestriasteve
May 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM
Comment #36Summed up perfectly by Shearer on MOTD
Go toon gooooo
May 4, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Comment #37Now the most important thing is to keep Loic Remy if it is possible.The only chance for that in the moment probably is to bring Harry Redknapp if he is available next year.He probably can keep Remy to stay in this club.
jazzyp
May 4, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Comment #38Go toon
Why would Harry be able to keep Remy at Nufc ??
cestriasteve
May 4, 2014 at 8:26 AM
Comment #39Go Toon, Remy wants the bright lights of London, he won’t be staying with us.
Go toon gooooo
May 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM
Comment #40Jazzyp.Because i honestly think that Remy possess some soul for the manager and the club and is not like Cabaye,Carroll,Enrique,Bassong,Ba and so on.That is my reasoning from the short introduction of Loic Remy into the Newcastle football world.And couple of times i wrote probably.Maybe i believe in him because of that playstation story.We will see.