Just for those who are yet to read the Lee Charnley interview, here it is below.
1) Why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Some people won’t believe this but the approach for Alan from Crystal Palace came as a surprise to us. We didn’t expect it. People have asked us whether – because of the way the second part of last season went and the way we started this season – we had a contingency plan in the background. We didn’t. I didn’t have a number of candidates/options in the background, which some clubs do have when a Manager has a difficult period. There was no deal already in place for someone we could bring in. His leaving at this time was unexpected.
During the difficult periods our focus was on supporting Alan. I hope people are starting to realise now that when we feel we have the right person in that position, indeed any position, our focus is on supporting them in order that together we can ride through the rough periods that, inevitably, come.
Everything is not always going to be great or perfect but we think that as an organisation, one of our strengths is how we react and the support we give people when things aren’t going particularly well. The majority of which is private and behind the scenes which in my opinion is the way it should be.
People may well say that the position we now find ourselves in isn’t ideal and I accept that to a point, but as I have stated Alan’s departure came as a surprise. I must stress and repeat that we parted with Alan on very good terms.
I would re-iterate the quote I issued at the time of his departure in that we moved on significantly as a club during his four years, on and off the field, and Alan played a big part in that and I thank him.
2) Has there been interest in the job?
We’ve had about 80 applications of people interested in the role. That’s people within football.
Clearly a number of those can be easily discounted but what has been left is a good number of individuals who have different qualities, experience and strengths – some of those are willing and available to come now, others not until the summer.
The important thing to stress here is that there is a process I have been working through the same as I would if I were looking for any other senior member of staff. It’s not a case of someone getting the job because he’s a friend of a friend or he knows someone.
It is a proper structured process which I believe will in the end give us the best individual for the job. When we put the statement out when Alan left we chose our words very carefully in terms of what we would be looking for as a replacement.
We are looking for a head coach – that will be his role – we’re moving away from the traditional manager, in terms of title and perception.3) Can you explain the role of head coach at Newcastle?
3) Can you explain the role of head coach at Newcastle?
Our overall strategy and structure won’t change – we’re looking for someone who will work within our parameters and will buy into and work with us in terms of what we do and how we operate.
The traditional English manager who would want full control is not what I’m looking for – they don’t fit within our structure or strategy.
This isn’t something new but it’s a refinement of the role Alan Pardew had. It’s a greater clarity for whoever gets the job, in terms of what they do, what their role is and what they can speak to the media about.
That way everyone – players, supporters, media – are clearer. He’s the head coach, not a traditional manager. He doesn’t have the final say on transfers and doesn’t get involved in every aspect of the business.
His job is to coach the players and implement and oversee a philosophy that goes through the first team, the reserves and down through the Academy to improve the players and to ensure we get the best out of them.
4) Will the head coach have some say on transfers?
The new head coach will have to set out to us what his playing style is, what his philosophy is and what he looks for in his team because that then impacts on what we look for in terms of recruitment. It all works together.
The head coach picks the team. We don’t interfere in that. If the relationship works in the right way and everyone is going in the same direction and believes in our strategy and policy then there is no point in us buying a player that the head coach doesn’t want because he doesn’t play him and we don’t get the best out of our investment.
When someone says: ‘Does he have any say on transfers?’ Yes. Does he have the final say? No he doesn’t. There’s a difference there. We hope it’s a happy marriage.
We want someone who sees the bigger picture because my thinking will always be medium to long-term. When people talk about what we’re going to do in this transfer window, I am looking at the next transfer window and the window after and what impact it will have on that.
Are there better opportunities if we wait three or four months rather than committing now? It’s trying to find that balance but also an individual in a head coach that trusts us. If we say ‘You aren’t going to get that now but you will in the summer’, it’s someone who is prepared to say ‘OK’ and trusts us to do that.
It’s also someone that for example, if we were to get an offer for a player that is at a value that we want to take, isn’t nervous about getting a replacement. There has to be a trust. We want to make things better and improve things but sometimes our timelines might not meet.
His requirements might be short-term but our view on some occasions may well be we’d rather wait because we can get better options and better value. Between me and the head coach and Graham, it’s a relationship that will have to develop. He will have to trust and believe in what we do.
5) Is this another long term appointment?
We see this as a long-term decision.
We’ve got a number of options: clearly my preference is to try and find someone to bring in now. However, because it will be a long-term commitment, if I have to wait until the summer for what I believe is the right individual then I would rather wait than actually take someone now who I think isn’t the best fit.
I’m not going to take someone who is free and available now if we have a better option and options by waiting until the end of the season. I know that won’t be an entirely popular point of view but for me that is the most sensible thing to do. It is about the medium to long term and ensuring we get the ‘right one’.
6) How close are you to making a decision?
I hope that by the end of this week I will have a better indication of where we sit. I’ll know the really, really credible individuals who would be of real interest to us and from there, whether a decision can be made now or whether that decision can wait until the summer.
There’s a wide range of options. There are some people who genuinely can’t move now, whether that be for personal reasons, contractual or a whole host of things – they can’t come now. There are some that can, whether they are tied to other clubs but have a compensation element involved or are out-of-work.
What I have done so far is go through them, with Graham’s input, and really refine the candidates. I needed to make sure those individuals understand what the role is, understand what is expected of them here, understand the pressures that come with this role and understand what their philosophy is and the culture they would create and develop here.
7) Are you going to appoint a “yes” man to this position?
I’m confident at the end of this process the individual will be best suited for what we’re looking for and can work within the structure we have. I don’t think anything works and you’re never going to move forward if you have ‘yes’ people in key positions.
I know people label me as someone who says yes all the time, but believe me, if I said yes to everything suggested I wouldn’t last very long. It doesn’t work that way. They have to challenge me, I have to challenge Mike over things – that is how management works. That’s what I expect from all of my heads of department.
But do I want someone in who will continually try to change our strategy or put obstacles in our way? Clearly not. They will have to aligned with what we are doing.
8) What types of candidates are Newcastle looking at?
I know that the individual who comes in will be credible and best suited for this role. First and foremost, they have to be a good coach and with a track record of developing players and giving young players a chance is important.
For me, style of play is important. How they conduct themselves is also important as the head coach will play a key part in how the club is perceived through his conduct on and off the field.
9) What will happen in the January transfer window?
I saw the stuff Gary Lineker tweeted saying we’re hanging back from appointing a head coach so we don’t have to sign anyone which isn’t correct. Are we delaying to get through the January window? Absolutely not.
In all honesty, the January window is not one we ever envisaged being particularly active in. That’s partly because of the amount of business we did in the summer but also because January is a difficult market to operate in.
There are very few options whereby a club can achieve the quality required and also get value. There is often a reason as to why a player might be available in January.
We were forced to bring players in a couple of years ago in January because of where we were in the league and some of those transactions we brought forward from the following summer at significant cost.
As a general principle, January’s not an attractive window. Another important thing to note and something often not mentioned is Premier League teams are only allowed to name 25 players – we’re currently at 25.
10) Will Newcastle sell any players?
I would never, ever rule out selling anyone because the worst thing I could do is over-promise and under-deliver. You will never, ever get me saying never but I would say we’re very difficult sellers.
We make it very difficult for people to get our players. We put them on long-term contracts. We are not easy sellers, despite that perception. As we sit here today I can’t envisage any player we want to retain leaving.
11) Are you looking at new ways that Newcastle can communicate?
I think we do communicate but we need to find a better way to communicate.
Our view was that Alan was the one who was front and centre and will take all of the questions on all areas of the club. Alan was then left, sometimes, in a difficult position answering questions that he probably wasn’t best suited to answer.
This is an opportunity for us with a new head coach coming in – there’s more clarity about his role and what he does. His role is coaching and that’s what he can talk about. If that’s the case it’s only right that I then support him in terms of the messaging going out.
If I’m saying ‘Only talk about team selection and the games’ there needs to be another voice. I think the information has been out there, through the fan’s forum and through the statements, but it’s how we get it out there that needs to improve.
12) Will you be taking a more prominent role personally?
I’m not someone who courts the media or has relationships with journalists giving them on or off-the-record information about players or any other elements of club business. I want to go about our or my business quietly and professionally. That’s where I want to be.
I do however accept we need to look at how we communicate and I think if we do that it will certainly help on lots of different levels.
Contrary to popular belief we don’t disregard people’s views – however our intention and focus and what we always aim to do is make decisions that we feel are in the best interests for the football club. They won’t always be popular and won’t always be liked but we make them for what we believe are the right reasons.
13) Has the role of Chief Scout Graham Carr changed?
On the football side we look at it as a triangle. That’s me, the head coach and Graham.
Graham’s role won’t change. In terms of this process he will be heavily involved and will support me with his knowledge, his feedback and his contacts to get some background information on the people we’re speaking to.
This will support other research and feedback we have sought and will seek on our preferred candidates. It’s a joined-up process we’re in. Clearly he will continue to be an important part of what we do in order to move forward on the field and his relationship with the head coach is something that needs to be strong.
14) Is Mike Ashley going to sell Newcastle and buy Rangers FC?
There is nothing to say on this other than to repeat what we said in the statement in September – I’d refer everyone to that.
To be honest it is nice to actually hear something from the man himself but it doesn’t really tell us much more than we already know. To me there is not enough communication from the club and it results in hearsay and wild speculation becoming truths. Also many fans have already made their minds up about the regime so no matter what is said publicly, it will be met with derision. It may well be a lose, lose situation regarding the clubs communication with fans. Say nothing and get slated for it, speak often and get slated for it. The club has created this current situation and how they go about building trust and friendly open lines of communication are any ones guess.
What are your thoughts?
This blog is going to rat ****!.
Sharpy17(Quote)
Going on me holidays for 3 weeks and not sure if I can get internet. Still, I am sure I will be able to hear Troysta’s gums smacking around Pards’ c2ck from 5000 miles away.
eric sykes(Quote)
Sharpy – it’s essentially the same outlooks/arguments that have raged for years just being repeated again and again. Problem is the club haven’t given us much fresh stuff to talk about lately.
Would be funny if Shola signed for West Brom, Has Pulis been chasing him for 7 or 8 years now then? 😛
He will score the goal to relegate Sunderland! On the 21st of February….
Imagine if he relegated us on the 9th of May 😆
Newkie(Quote)
Would anyone be sad if Ashley sold the club ?
Terry(Quote)
I would be very sad to see him go NOT
Terry(Quote)
Shola to the baggies then 😉
kimtoon(Quote)
Maybe if the club gave us something positive to talk about we would have a different discussion.
But it’s going to Australian Rat ****!
Stuart79(Quote)
Kim glad to hear it, now I dont have to worry about us getting him in as the striker we need
Big Dave(Quote)
DAVE come on now you know we both love shola, to bloody nick off that is 😆
icedog(Quote)
Really surprised the Baggies wanted him tbh, can only be cause he’s free. I do think he could score a few for them though.
kimtoon(Quote)
Charnley should definitely consider going into politics. He spews enormous numbers of words meaning nothing. They weren’t planning on being very active in the January window? What a surprise. It’s not like we needed a good CB or a senior striker or anything. We’re looking for a coach who will get us some wins so we can stay up? Again what a surprise. Imagine Ashley not wanting to be relegated. It’s all so pathetic at this point. Step down Charnley.
GeordieTwo(Quote)
Charnley is vacuous. A perfect fit with Ashley. Blah, blah, blah. Don’t waste our time Charnley you pillock.
GeordieTwo(Quote)
G2 Ashley hasn’t even got a pot to **** in mate. His so hard done by. His only worth 5 billion pounds that’s not a lot of money.
Terry(Quote)
Apparently there is to be a part two to that interview in the sunday sun, this was on the Q&A blog with mark Douglas, see the bottom bit.
dancingbear76 the unashamed lack of ambition is awful. Also feel he’s undermined any prospective boss before he’s even drawn up a shortlist.
You know what Bryn, if I was reading it as an outsider I would have felt something similar. But the weird thing when I actually spoke to Lee Charnley was that it didn’t come across like that when he was actually speaking.
My impression of him was thoroughly methodical, completely averse to saying anything that would be interpreted as promising something he couldn’t deliver and generally wanting to get across the idea that there is method behind what they’re doing.
There’s a second bit of the interview to go up over the weekend in which I asked about ambition, so stick with Chronicle Live…
kimtoon(Quote)
Ice well he did nick of the Toon all them yrs or was that his wages 😆
Big Dave(Quote)
Summary of Charnley’s comments: “I haven’t done anything about any of the problems at the club because I’m a useless tw@t.”
GeordieTwo(Quote)
The whole attitude of the management of the club has rattled my cage. I’m sick of that useless bunch. Charnley is useless. But that’s all Ashley wants. A club completely lacking in any ambition except to stay in the Prem and pump TV money into Ashley’s pockets. We are the 19th richest club according to Deloitte. Why can’t we spend to improve the squad?
GeordieTwo(Quote)
In short why do we have to wait to collapse again before we do anything. Willo and Colo are over the hill. Period. We won’t have enough experience at CB. We don’t have enough talent at striker either. Yet Charnely sits there like a useless tw@t.
GeordieTwo(Quote)
We can’t score enough and we don’t defend well. What part of that don’t you understand Charnley?
GeordieTwo(Quote)
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-uniteds-kingmaker-graham-carr-8507907
kimtoon(Quote)
G2 Joe Kinnear’s not available until the summer so any transfer now might go against Joe’s wishes. Joe’s a proven premiership manager and has director of football knowledge that will strengthen our team.
Terry(Quote)
Sharpy
Why’s it going to rat ****. ?
Same as ever as far as I can see. I’ve been on for 6 yrs. Still seems healthy.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
The club are so predictable and have been for years. I’ve been saying it for years. I was one of the few that stated the club would dither over appointing a new manager over the January window and the likelihood would be Carver getting the job til the summer.
How long does it take for everyone to click on? Brett has took ages to click on. He refused to join the reality train. In fact, few would. But I couldn’t print enough tickets nowadays
Only the two Australians remain in the outback. 😉
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Love this blog like.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Troy @248 spot on I did say that it would be in the regimes best interest to keep the new manager Fiasco going on as it means that the fans split between worrying about a manager and players, so they dont get as hard of time if it was just players coming in that the fans had to worry about.
Big Dave(Quote)
I’m over the moon pardew is away. I’m also happy to wait until the summer. Who knows what’s in store.
the other option was pard’s being here for a few more years 😯 no thank you…
I reckon something’s happening and mikes actively looking to sell. You heard off me first 😉
Nice to see you back troy. Do u reckon de boer would have us playing better footy
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Big Dave
It’s strange that we fought against the masses over our strong opinions, years ago, that Ashley would bring only mediocrity. That’s what the Reality Train was all about. The masses now all agree with us.
We also expressed our opinions about Pardew, in that we didn’t rate him as a top manager but the alternative would be no better, possibly worse whilst Ashley remains in charge. The masses again slated us. Again we see our predictions coming true.
I don’t know how the masses on the blog actually get by in their daily lives. They must be fooled by telephone cold callers, high Street salesmen, bogus officials, con merchants and managing directors of sports clothing companies.
So satisfying to sit back with a smug grin on my cheeky little face acknowledging their naivety. 😉
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Mark couldn’t agree with you more. Carver even play’s better better football than Pardew. At least they don’t just sit back and defend for 80 minutes getting lucky on the break. As for Ashley leaving would be nice but who know’s.
Terry(Quote)
🙄 get a bloody room 😳
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Brett
Surprised to read you’re pleased to see me back. You normally complain I’m a pain.
Not that I take a shred of notice. You have no credibility in my eyes. It’s took you years to realise that Ashley is a disgrace. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand how you couldn’t see it earlier.
Regarding Pardew. What are you expecting to see in the future. None of us would choose Pardew. But we understood where we stood. You clearly don’t get it. Yet you want rid of Ashley?
Ashley is here, so no matter who he appoints, you won’t get any better than Pards.
I don’t expect you to get this yet. You will though. You are just slow to click on. Don’t worry. You aren’t alone. 😉
Troy Stavers(Quote)
I think it’s really unfair to blame Carver because we have two of the worst centre backs in the league. Colocini and Williamson’s contract’s end next season and I can’t see many clubs battling for there signatures.
Terry(Quote)
Terry
We haven’t won a game under Carver.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Troy yeah some were slow to catch on, plus some still think that Jabba is doing a good job 😯 .
Mark I know your asking Troy a question but can I ask you do you really believe that De boer will really be our manager come the start of next season
Big Dave(Quote)
Actually troy, I get by very well thank you, and since I’ve just received an email from a widow in Botswana wanting to deposit 10 million Pula, I’m going to be very rich. Just need to deposit 5k to secure it…. 😉
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Terry did you blame Pards cos he had the two worst CBs
In the league. ?
Troy Stavers(Quote)
I was being sarcastic you mug.. Whoo hoooo 😆
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Troy@252 Says
So satisfying to sit back with a smug grin on my cheeky little face acknowledging their naivety. 😉
I find that sad Troy, it just means you would rather be proved right than see us buck the trend and bring in a good coach. 🙁
kimtoon(Quote)
Brett
The fact you ask the question about FDB sums up your naivety.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Troy the players were very tired after the xmas schedule and we had a lot of injuries. We did well in the first half against chelsea and was unlucky not to get a point at least against southampton but I believe the results will come.
Terry(Quote)
Brett
I’ll give you some credit. You’ve grown a bit of a backbone. I’ve enjoyed your stance against the Clueless Aussie’s.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
I’m just say Carver’s better than Pardew.
Terry(Quote)
Kim
Get a grip.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Just Googled grip shops/stores. There’s one in the toon. Kim, get yourself doon there and buy one.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Terry
So you’ve made your mind up Carver is better than Pardew after 4 or 5 games in charge and he hasn’t won a game?
Like it. Keep up the good work Terry. But don’t bother updating me with your results. Update Brett.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Please let me have some of your credibility… My life will be such a sham without it 😛
Of course I wanted pardew out, so too Ashley. You also want Ashley out and you asked pardew to walk after mike sold Carroll. How on earth did you not see Pardew had no control over that deal. Everyone knew Ash was behind it yet you stamped your feet and demanded him to walk. 😛 You also wanted him to walk after the palace game.
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
All Aussie has said is if we finish higher up the table or won a trophy that we would attract a better sponsor than wonga and sports direct.
Terry(Quote)
Kim TBH I would love to see us buck the trend, but at the same time I think it’s funny that it has took some people so long to realise that Pards wasn’t the main problem but infact the problem is Jabba.
But While Pards was here he seemed to be Jabba’s **** deflector as he got 80% of the blame for all that was bad at our club.
Big Dave(Quote)
Troy, Me get a grip 😆 boy oh boy, and that from a man in love with Percy 😆 😆 ycmiu
kimtoon(Quote)
So we”ll never get a better manager than Pardew 😯 😳
I think its you that needs to get a grip. He was *****.
No I don’t think we’ll get FDB but I like the spin of it until the summer. Should keep me going..
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Troy if you had 10% of Aussies credibility people mite actually meet you for a pint..
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Dave, You know I have a long standing hatred of Jabba and I actually find it hard to hate anyone other than pure evil folk, but let’s wait and see what he delivers us, you never know he just may surprise us yet. As for Percy, yes his hands were tied but he was bang average and boring as hell, glad he’s gone tbh.
kimtoon(Quote)
Pardew’s lost 6 games in a row before and Carver’s only lost 3 in a row but I don’t think his going to beat Pardew’s record.
Terry(Quote)
We all know Jabba is the problem 😳 proper pair of detectives yous two 😆
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Terry @ 271 yeah but 99% of people know if we were a winning team we would attract a better sponsor , but how do you or anyone else expect us to win a cup or become a winning team if Jabba wont invest in the team ?
And thats not taking into account the fact that no matter how good of sponsor we could get Jabba wont take the space of SD to benefit some other company ?
Big Dave(Quote)
That first half against Chelsea was a breath of fresh air after months of stale containment, ok we lost, but boy it was great to see how we CAN play.
kimtoon(Quote)
Kim. Put troy down. He’s only come back since he was ragged about the blog over a week ago. He’s very vulnerable at the mo
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Brett
It’s good to see you put up a fight. But as you know, I ne er called for Pards to walk. I said he should carry the can for not trying to keep Carroll. You’re a Geordie aren’t you? Surely you don’t want me to explain the meaning do you?
Regarding after the Palace game. I made my point perfectly clear. I have said for years, even when debating epilogues with B&B, that I would stick with Pardew unless it got to the point where our safety in the league was in jeopardy. I didn’t rate the squad at the start of the season and didnt blame Pards for the poor results. I said after the palace game that a new manager might get us a few points to see us through to January by having a honeymoon period.
The club could then invest to keep us up. I underestimated the standard of the squad cos Pards, who I’ve backed throughout pulled the squad together.
I had witnessed the likes of Riviere and SDJ and Cabella preseason having no firepower. They had been plonked on Pards. Fortunately, Pards realised he had to make changes after a dozen games and he brought us back from the brink.
I’ve never called for Pards to be sacked because I blamed him. You have. You got your wish in that he’s left and now you are seeing what I predicted. Just like I did with Ashley.
Not my fault. Your fault. Deal with it. High tank Hugh. 😉
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Dave, you got that spot on, he will NEVER give up his SD advertising, that company is booming since he took ownership of us, I posted the annual results on here I think.
kimtoon(Quote)
Kim @ 276 every window I have heard bloggers making excuses for the regime, stating that maybe the right players etc were available wait till the summer or Jan and we will get our st choice but there always seems to be the same out come, and that is that its always the next time but it always seems the same to me.
TBH when we finished 5th I really did believe that Jabba would have caught on and realised that with a little bit of investment we could really push on but yet again he proved me wrong and for the last time .
Big Dave(Quote)
I do think we will see a coach who thinks along the same lines as Carr. I was reading yesterday that there was friction between him and Pards over who should come in. I don’t think Percy was able to work well with the players scouted by Carr hopefully the next guy will do much better.
kimtoon(Quote)
There’s some desperate people in here tonight trying to save face but falling over in a pile full of silage. 😉
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Big Dave I agree Jabba won’t let any sponsor take away his sports direct advertising but we should at least get a better deal than wonga. We should be getting 20 million a year for advertising sports direct. If we could at least get to a final or be in the top 4 better sponsor’s would be interested. It won’t happen like but there’s some truth in what his saying.
Terry(Quote)
Dave, They have definitely tried mugging us off of that there is no doubts. Now they have a final chance to right some wrongs, get the next coach wrong and I think there will be hell to pay with the fans.
kimtoon(Quote)
Kim
Where do you get it from ? Honestly? You say you don’t think Pards was able to work well with the players Carr brought in.
Before I challenge that ridiculous statement, please expand why you think that.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
BBY SHINTON NUMBER 9
February 2, 2011 at 08:20
Shame on Pardew and in my eyes he should walk from the club now!..
Troy… Did you ask pardew to carry the can or did you ask him to walk…
Update
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Good article Kim. I’d like to hope that when people accuse the “regime” of not caring about the toon they remember Carr
MDS(Quote)
Still think we’ll get sold soon though.
kimtoon(Quote)
Terry
Explain why you think Carver is better than Pards.
Pards has been manager for 4 years, in your calcs, Carver for 3 games with no wins.
This should be interesting.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Kim
They’ve said 2016 at the earliest. The earliest will be 2016.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
So twice you’ve asked him to walk. Once at the very start of his reign and then after the palace game 😳 . and you give us a hard time YCMIU 🙄
So you caught up with the majority asking for a year or so for pardew to leave, it just took you to the palace game 😳 but you’re still fighting his corner 🙄
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Kim
Are you going to answer my question @289?
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Update..
Did you ask pardew to walk or not. Easy answer only please 😛
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Troy
Are you going to answer my question @290?
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)
Brett
Yes I asked him to walk from the club. Haha. I was fizzin chips. I’ll take that one on the nose. I was fizzin with the club and Pards in the early years. It didn’t take long to weigh up the dynamics of the club. 3 yrs before you did.
Troy Stavers(Quote)
I ne er called for Pards to walk.
If Pardew could not have persuaded Carroll to stay at the club on an improved but reasonable wage in those 3 months then Pardew should also have walked from the club.
Shame on Pardew and in my eyes he should walk from the club now!
ASHLEYS GASH AKA MARK(Quote)