Originally Posted by
ghostrider
I said there's a lot more going on than just Pardew being a bad manager there.
I said some of it is his fault but he's being made a massive scapegoat in my opinion.
Also I didn't blame Rafa for taking us down. I said Rafa took us down, which he did. I didn't plant the blame firmly on him because I knew McClaren had lost the respect of the players or too soft with them and they took the pee....whichever.
As for Pardew having more than enough time to turn it around. It's not that simple, is it?
It depends on the circumstances of which we are not privvy to in each and every case.
Look at what he did at Palace.
Look what he did when he first came to us...even though Hughton should have been given the chance.
His managerial record is never going to look world class because he isn't that and also 99% of the teams he's managed are a hump on any managers back...or a wing and a prayer if you like...so it's hardly going to be fantastic looking stats in all situations.
However, he's not done anywhere near as bad as a lot of managers and on par with most.