[Baggiebob(BBB)]

A smile on my face at last as I've never thought Pardew a fit and never in the building - just a toe.  And though there's no chance now, it will at least stem the tide of alcoholism after each defeat, so that's a good thing.

As for a new Manager, and players, look at the lower leagues to find them. As for our players, the incentive of winning seems not to be there enough under any manager - they need a serious sifting, and retain younger players WANTING to win or not being chosen to play.

 Two hours later, nothing has changed. 

[WBA-Josh]

Matt Smith’s article about Alan Pardew’s very bad time at the club:

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/foo...CbBYsLw.99

From Alan Pardew’s trying to be the opposite of Tony Pulis rather than working to the players strengths to his treatment of Sam Field and Oliver Burke, the above makes for difficult reading and I’m surprised it’s taken this long to sack him.

[Beefy 1965]

Matt Smith’s article about Alan Pardew’s very bad time at the club:

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/foo...CbBYsLw.99

From Alan Pardew’s trying to be the opposite of Tony Pulis rather than working to the players strengths to his treatment of Sam Field and Oliver Burke, the above makes for difficult reading and I’m surprised it’s taken this long to sack him.

Matt Wilson you know

He's a friend of mine ...........

Someone mentioned Appleton playing the Long Ball...
Don't think that is true,
If you go onto Oxfords forum some of the post's on Appleton may surprise you,

EG; two best years of football at Oxford for years ....
Always give the youngsters a chance etc etc,

Not my first choice however I would like to point out,
Like to see Shakey back in some form though

[silverbaggie]

Unsurprisingly the knives are out for Pardew.

Even Ian Wright (that well respected ex WBA fan) has an opinion!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43623444

I certainly agree that Pardew should never manage in the Premier league again but Champioship?

I recently read an article listing the supposed worst ever 20 Premiership teams. We featured twice and they projected a 24 point haul for us by season's end. Fortunately Derby County correctly claim No1 spot with just 11 points.

[4evaabaggie]

I can't see us getting g 24 points, I think if we get 21 we will do well ......

[Baggiebob(BBB)]

I say it'll be 25pts. And 7th next year in the Champs.

[Beefy 1965]

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BREAKING- Alan Pardew has announced his retirement from football management after 20 years. His previous clubs include WBA, Newcastle Utd & Crystal Palace.

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[4evaabaggie]

It came six months to late ........ should have retired before we hired.

Never mind he can not do anymore damage to another club ........