Minty Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Nope... gave up that malarky some time ago. I made the others look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Nope... gave up that malarky some time ago. I made the others look bad. Not too hard TBH ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 It is very likely that ML and NC are unhappy about the final finishing position. What we don't know is the cost to the club of Pardew and his management team, or the promises made by AP and NC to each other at the start of last season. We do know that NC provided the finance to sign a lot of good players, and strengthen in the January window. We do know at the middle point of the season there was a public disagreement regarding the relative ambitions of the two parties. The owner wanted promotion but Pardew prioritised the cups realising late that missing the playoffs was a big issue for the owner. I think Pardew badly misjudged the situation and made the cardinal mistake of briefing the press against NC, who responded on BBC Solent. That may have been the breakdown in confidence as seen by NC. We know what happened when the Echo went against NC it appears he doesn't compromise. Having said that It may be that sacking Pardew is not the intention. ML and NC have been brought up on European passing football and possibly view some of the long ball dross served up this year as not the way they wish their team to play. It could be that the meeting is to set the parameters down for next season both automatic promotion and the way the game is to be played, together with transfer targets, budgets, staff review, retained lists etc. The element of doubt may be that for Pardew to stay he has to recognise who is the boss and embrace the principles being laid down. If he doesn't then there will be a parting of the ways. Players are used to changes in management and usually carry on as usual. Pardew will leave or be sacked at some point, in any event it is the way football is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonToo Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 The question for NC must be "Is there a better alternative to Pardew in guaranteeing automatic promotion next season?". If he changes manager now he will need to have a very good candidate lined up as any failure next season would then be his responsibility. If he doesn't change manager (the most likely outcome IMO) then all the pressure once again is on Pardew and this time he can be in no doubt as to the priorities and the outcome of any failure to deliver. My guess - Pardew starts next season but is gone by Christmas due to a series of "unacceptable results" against lower half teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the great escape Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 I think i love him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 15 May, 2010 Share Posted 15 May, 2010 I've never seen a poll so conclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 15 May, 2010 Share Posted 15 May, 2010 I've never seen a poll so conclusive. And on here of all places, extraordinary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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