Newcastle 2014-15 - Adieu Pardew!
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This is the 2014 "Members Kit," worn in the recent friendly against Real Sociedad for the one and only time this season:
Love it. Too bad it will only be available to people who pay to become "members."
Love it. Too bad it will only be available to people who pay to become "members."
That's right up there with KOJISOON.gif as my favorite meme of all time.
Toon scored 2.5 mil pounds for Forster going to Southampton from Celtic, so that's pretty rad.
Toon scored 2.5 mil pounds for Forster going to Southampton from Celtic, so that's pretty rad.
Here he is!
DONE DEAL: Shola Ameobi has signed for Turkish outfit Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyespor on a free transfer. pic.twitter.com/19FcQDTwzU
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 11, 2014
DONE DEAL: Shola Ameobi has signed for Turkish outfit Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyespor on a free transfer. pic.twitter.com/19FcQDTwzU
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 11, 2014
What? That's only 30 points off his statement about trying to challenge for Champion's League earlier this summer...
When will we finally be rid of this clown?
When will we finally be rid of this clown?
It's also one point lower than last year, when they took the entire spring off.
Edit: linky: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/video/24811/9418313/pardew-sets-points-target
Linky 2 (no video) http://thespectatorsview.com/2014/08/12/alan-pardew-sets-unambitious-season-targets/
Edit: linky: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/video/24811/9418313/pardew-sets-points-target
Linky 2 (no video) http://thespectatorsview.com/2014/08/12/alan-pardew-sets-unambitious-season-targets/
Blundatola said:
Not until 2020, when the ludicrous 8-year contract extension he signed two years ago finally expires.
Blundatola said:
Well what do you expect them to say? We are going to win the league? They are clearly outside the top 6+ teams, so the goal is don't screw up.
You can't expect them to drive UP expectations in Newcastle, they are always silly high anyway.
Given they didn't use the headbutting incident to get rid of him, I would expect him to be here for that contract yup. He's better than I thought, and a lot better than I feared. Which admittedly was a low bar. Having nearly got relegated with Tevez and co at West Ham, and totally losing the team, I was expecting Kinnear level fail.
From what I can gather, Ashley is beyond OK with 7-10th each and every year. I certainly think Pardew can deliver that over the life of his contract. Every headbutt is attention deflected away from the owner- it's a match made in heaven.
Seven Costanza said:
He's going to need more of that this year
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/zero-hour-contracts-mike-ashleys-sports-direct-accused-using-unfair-exclusivity-clause-1460721
These contracts guarantee you zero hours, but prevent you from having any other job without authorization (seeking which can lead to termination)
IF you were wondering why the team tended towards being cheap....
LondonSox said:
But Pardew is the one that was talking about challenging for Champion's League earlier this preseason. My point is "shut the fuck up, Pardew," not that that will ever happen. Why even throw a points total out there? It's stupid, especially when it's a point less than last season - you know, when our second half form was relegation level.
I know, I know. I shouldn't expect any better, but I've got to vent somewhere and there is a distinct lack of Newcastle supporters here in Chicago.
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Love it.
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https://twitter.com/lee_ryder/status/501005836345704448
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Love it.
City's bench cost 3 times Newcastle's starting 11.
Only got to see the first 20 min- aside from the scoreline, how did they look?
Only got to see the first 20 min- aside from the scoreline, how did they look?
Others may disagree, but I thought they looked pretty good, at least until the finish.Seven Costanza said:
They got off to a slow start but around the 20 minute mark they started to perk up a bit. Throughout the match I thought they looked to get on the counter quick and were great at getting the ball down into scoring position, they just never were able to finish. They need a go-to striker to finish for them and I am not sure the right guy is currently on this roster.
Aarons and Perez both looked good in their limited action. Perez really had a chance to equalize in his first few minutes on the pitch.
In all I am not too down about this start.
Yes it wasn't bad, especially without Tiote. I still wish we had some better CBs but otherwise, you could see the bones of a decent team that definitely needs more time together, especially in the last third.
Fat Midfielder taking corners for the reserves. Courtesy of @lee_ryder
(Sammy Ameobi scored on a header from this corner).
Jesus he looks unprofessional there.
Per Lee Ryder, he dribbled through 4 Reading reserves to punch one past the keeper yesterday. Of course he won't even get a run out today in the LC at Gillingham.
Per Lee Ryder, he dribbled through 4 Reading reserves to punch one past the keeper yesterday. Of course he won't even get a run out today in the LC at Gillingham.
Newcastle won the LC match 1-0. Still didn't score a goal though, as Gillingham scored an own goal.
After that capitulation against Palace and flogging Hatem off to Hull... I'm done with this shit.
No ambition, no drive- nothing. Decent players here for 2 years before they get sold to more ambitious clubs. Horseshit.
No ambition, no drive- nothing. Decent players here for 2 years before they get sold to more ambitious clubs. Horseshit.
So Siem de Jong is out until the New Year, eh? Why must it be a constant shit storm?
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-confirm-siem-de-7724550
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-confirm-siem-de-7724550
When things look so cheery I like to remember that the people who bought Man City tried to buy Newcastle first, and he said no.
I would rather win without the money flood, but as that's a) impossible b) unlikely
waaahhhh
I would rather win without the money flood, but as that's a) impossible b) unlikely
waaahhhh
God, that would help Newcastle and Celtic simultaneously. That's pretty much the shoot the moon outcome for me.
In a just released club statement, nufc has banned Luke Edwards and the Telegraph indefinitely as a result of that report.
Seven Costanza said:
I mean, I have tried to come up with an alternative answer to the question "What .gif best sums up a sporting club or franchise?" and I cannot find a better answer.
Lots of good natured banter taking place regarding the situation at NUFC but putting things into perspective, Jonas Gutierrez has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is currently recuperating after treatment
Best wishes to him.
Best wishes to him.
Football weekly Extraaaaaa completely eviscerated Pardew on two counts
1. Jonas, he basically told him to fuck off when Jonas was diagnosed with cancer. Told Jonas to find a new club for a loan, because the club doesn't want him to reach a games-played clause that will kick in a contract extension. He's played 174 games for NUFC, so they guessed the clause is 175 or 200 games played.
2. When Pardew was at West Ham, there was a team dinner. Pardew said he'd have what everyone else was having. Once the plates came out, he noticed that the team photographer had a different, more appetizing plate. Pardew took the photog's plate, and when the photog complained to him, Pardew said "when you are the king, you can do as you please" or something to that effect.
1. Jonas, he basically told him to fuck off when Jonas was diagnosed with cancer. Told Jonas to find a new club for a loan, because the club doesn't want him to reach a games-played clause that will kick in a contract extension. He's played 174 games for NUFC, so they guessed the clause is 175 or 200 games played.
2. When Pardew was at West Ham, there was a team dinner. Pardew said he'd have what everyone else was having. Once the plates came out, he noticed that the team photographer had a different, more appetizing plate. Pardew took the photog's plate, and when the photog complained to him, Pardew said "when you are the king, you can do as you please" or something to that effect.
Given that he walked out on Palace because they didn't back him in the transfer market, I'm not sure Mike Ashley would be his first choice as his next boss.soxfan121 said:
I'm seeing rumors about Moyes, no idea whether they're true.
I actually think that would be a great hire for Newcastle. Much better than a Pulis type.
I actually think that would be a great hire for Newcastle. Much better than a Pulis type.
Moyes would be an excellent hire.
I'm very unclear why they didn't fire him for free post headbutt but no use crying over split lip.
I'm very unclear why they didn't fire him for free post headbutt but no use crying over split lip.
Are you saying they wouldn't have been obligated to pay him if they had shitcanned him after he'd butting Meyler? I don't remember reading that anywhere.LondonSox said:
Maybe not for free, but they'd at least have an argument for cause, and probably settle for something less than what was owed.
JayMags71 said:
Yes. Gross misconduct.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/alan-pardew-headbutt-newcastle-boss-3197638
or closer to home
http://sonsofsamhorn.net/topic/77741-newcastle-united-2013-2014-judge-us-on-our-signings/page-8
League Cup update: Newcastle smartly conceded a stoppage-time equalizer to Palace about 20 seconds after it was announced that the winner would have to play City in the next round. Might as well go out now.
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