Would you believe it – but Sky Sports is reporting there are some issues delaying the completion of Alan Pardew’s move to Crystal Palace.
Alan Pardew – while active at Newcastle
It was expected that Alan would be announced as the Palace manager yesterday, but no announcement has yet been forthcoming.
Sky Sports is reporting there are still unresolved issues in regard to two members of Pardew’s potential backroom staff, namely the performance analyst Ben Stevens and goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman.
But it seems they are only minor complications, that are not expected to put Pardew’s move to Palace in jeopardy.
Andy Woodman’s 17 year-old son Freddie is at Newcastle, and we don’t think Newcastle will agree to let Freddie go back to Crystal Palace, and then Andy would have to decide if he wants to stay at Newcastle or join Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace.
Of course until the head coach situation is sorted out at Newcastle Andy will not even know if he has a long term future at Newcastle.
Palace’s caretaker manager Keith Millen will be in charge of the team at Aston Villa tomorrow, after Palace got a decent 0-0 draw at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.
Millen had said this on the Pardew matter yesterday:
“As far as I’m concerned, the Chairman has told me to prepare for Aston Villa. It’s important myself and the players stay focused on that.
“I spoke to the Chairman and he said Newcastle compensation has been agreed and we’ve been given permission to speak to Alan. That was literally all I was told and nothing’s changed since then.”
“When I’ve done this before it’s dragged on for a few weeks. That starts having an effect on the group – the not knowing.
“I think the timing of it all, if it can be done as quickly as possible, that would help us because the January transfer window will be very important to the club.”
For some reason the press seems to think Alan did a good job at Newcastle, and because he was there for four years, his star seems to have risen.
Certainly we had some terrific wins with him as manager, but there were also some (too many) incredible lows, and we won’t even mention the four successive defeats by Sunderland.
And from all reports Pardew seems to be doubling his wages at Palace – which is astonishing when you think about it, with Crystal Palace not being too flush with money.
Maybe Newcastle can attract a really good head coach by offering some big money for the right man.
Well – come to think of it – maybe not.
Comments welcome.
You can follow us on our three social media sites below:
48 comments so far
the truth will out
Dec 31, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Comment #1Oh my wiziwig shutdown due to spanish law change
jesperfuglsang - capt'n awesome of the lemon crew
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:06 PM
Comment #2I would be nice just to get this sorted. – been drinking to it all night ????
jesperfuglsang - capt'n awesome of the lemon crew
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Comment #3*it
jazzyp
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:14 PM
Comment #4I would have hoped a proper clear out of all backroom staff would have been a better option for Mashley. And start afresh whether it be soon or come the summer months when there is more chance of bringing in a top class manager rather than the rag tags we are being turned down by at the minute
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Comment #5the truth will
that’s a shame but they have linked to some1 else so hopefully it wont effect our viewing
its about time they either charged a small fee or charge per match and then you should be able to pick the match you want
optimistic prime
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Comment #6It’ll be another Hughton job, Carver will steady the ship until summer then moved along when the new guy tips up.
I’m not upset at any of the names that have ruled themselves out, I’d like to think or hope we’re aiming higher.
saliba91
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:28 PM
Comment #7Get on the sauce And get messy boys all will be well in the morning lol
Graeme
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Comment #8You will always get the matches on – footballstreaming.info
usually a few streams for every prem game.
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Comment #9prime
with some1 buying 13mill of rangers shares he might choose to act sooner rather than later on acquiring them
that is of course if he wants to own them
keeping carver in place will let the new owners put there own man in
loads of different scenarios but one thing we all know is we will be the last to find out
jazzyp
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:39 PM
Comment #10Prime
One new resolution is that Mashers finally rewards us with a top class manager who can install some hope back into the club.
Not another run of the mill yes man.
If a Ashley wants another yes man who is available and wont rock the boat then Carver is his man, But for me would be a massive step back for this club
Laurent Robert 32
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:51 PM
Comment #11The share buying will be very interesting, especially at the same as Pinocchio leaving (hopefully).
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Comment #12jazzy
evening how are you
so were playing second from botoom team whose play book will carver be reading will he go with sir bobby or pards
optimistic prime
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:55 PM
Comment #13We’ll def be the last to know.
What happens if Carver gets it until summer and the team has a great second half of the season and qualifies for Europe, some would still want a FDB type and others would Want Carver given a chance. As Beer said Carvers the best bet if he intends to sell us soon.
I’m not a fan of Carver the bloke but he’ll get my backing whilst he’s in the chair, as he says he was with SBR for 5years hopefully he’s picked a bit up.
I’m looking foward to the match which is a pleasant change 🙂
stan anderson
Dec 31, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Comment #14Just witnessed a great firework display on the Quayside this evening.I thought that it was to celebrate the fact that Pardew had gone and now i read he,s not yet gone.O.M.G.
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Comment #15prime
ever since it looked like pards would be going there has been a real sense of excitement
if carver gets us to Europe then he deserves his shot
but we know how Ashley wants to run the club and for that to work he needs to bring either an fdb or bring people in with expert knowledge of running an academy and getting it to work
the truth will out
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Comment #16The triumvirate of scottish businessmen hahah will sort him but sadly wont have the cash to beat him but………….
saliba91
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:11 PM
Comment #17Peter Beardsley ?
Laurent Robert 32
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:11 PM
Comment #18Even if Carver gets us into Europe, De Boer and similar managers should still be approached. Don’t want another Roeder style demise after an initial boost.
jazzyp
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:11 PM
Comment #19Beermonkey
Evening mate and happy new year to you and the family.
Looking forward to the game tommorow and will be interesting to see what sort of set up Carver goes with.will he go gung ho and go for the entertaiment package.or shut shop not wanting to taste defeat on his first game incharge
optimistic prime
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Comment #20Beer
For the great 5yr master plan to ever have a chance of succeeding it needs a FDB type in.
It’s 5hit or bust for fatty now IMO
I’m excited he may sell us, he may get a decent manager, he may get a patsy then the 5hit will hit the fan. Exciting time 2/1 in our favour 🙂
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Comment #21jazzy
and a happy new you to you and yours
I think carver would like the job so he knows the best way to get it is to win matches
but will he play willo and goofy
optimistic prime
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Comment #22Beer
I don’t even know who’s fit or suspended or left for ACON, my minds been on other things 😉
Munster Mag
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:20 PM
Comment #23Im warming to carver. Good interview, he has a very human/sentimental side and i like that. Wouldnt we all love a more confident approach, with some of pardews favs on the bench or worse 🙂
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:21 PM
Comment #24prime
I hope who ever comes in gets the club to communicate more with us fans
Munster Mag
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:22 PM
Comment #25Happy new year to all. Its feeling better without pardew already 🙂
the truth will out
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:22 PM
Comment #26Yes of course he will play them and Taylor.
jazzyp
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Comment #27Beer
I would say if he has any intentions of the job full time, He will play it safe and pick the silver foxes regular’s.
I wonder if he will have any input towards transfer targets…… If any !!
jazzyp
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Comment #28Munster
And a happy Pardew free new year to you buddy
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Comment #29jazzy
I don’t think we will be doing much in the window unless we sell
all I hope for is no willo or goofy
its all down to who is fit
the truth will out
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Comment #30Sir Bobby will guide him.
Jail for Ashley
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:30 PM
Comment #31Munster,
Happy New Year to you, lets hope that Carver works out regardless whether he’s Ashleys man or not !
welshgeordie9
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:31 PM
Comment #32Issues delaying Pardew, hmmmm u turn maybe.
optimistic prime
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:31 PM
Comment #33Jazzyp
I don’t think Pardew had much say on targets, it’s supposed to be a panel of Pardew Carr Charnley and a cpl others.
He had a vote but that’s it.
I don’t think we would have signed anyone, maybe try for a striker but we’re manager less now and I’d think most players would be reluctant to sign.
welshgeordie9
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:33 PM
Comment #34Happy new year everyone, yes that includes you as well jail and average.
jazzyp
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:34 PM
Comment #35Beer
You may be right there pal. I can see this season sliding into another insignificant season.Ending up in mid table mediocrity, which to be honest i would except if there was promise of a top coach being bought in next summer with a sizeable transfer kitty……or is that wishfull thinking lol
welshgeordie9
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:34 PM
Comment #36I’ve got a good feeling about tomorrow’s game.
Jail for Ashley
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:34 PM
Comment #37Piss off welsh 🙂
optimistic prime
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:34 PM
Comment #38Happy New Year everyone, and in a football sense 2014 sucked big time.
Here’s to a more prosperous new year for NUFC in front of goal..
beermonkey
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:38 PM
Comment #39jazzy
could have been a great season had we turned up at spurs the other week
sizeable transfer kitty= depends who sell to fund it
welshgeordie9
Dec 31, 2014 at 11:39 PM
Comment #40Jail for Ashley
Well that’s nice.
Ha ha ha