Monday, October 16, 2006
Grant Leaves - Pardew Next??
Alan Pardew has stated that he fears the axe as he has just taken the club through it's worst run of defeats in its history and longest period without finding the net. Personally I think think this is just an attempt to gee up his players but how long does he have in the role to get it right???
"I think any manager who has lost six games has to have a certain amount of fear about his job - otherwise he would be silly," said Pardew.
"The media attention will be very strong I'm sure leading up to our next game against Spurs. But you have to be big enough and strong enough to take it.
"I am, and I hope the players are. I try to be consistent whatever the results but six defeats in a row must be the worst run I've ever had and it is not acceptable.
"I've always thought of our players as strong characters and now it is up to them to go out and prove it."
I don't want to see the back of him because I think this is a case of everything going wrong, bad luck and loss of confidence. However there could be a ready made replacement with Curbishley looking for work so maybe now is the right time - before its too late and Curbishley finds other employers.
"I think any manager who has lost six games has to have a certain amount of fear about his job - otherwise he would be silly," said Pardew.
"The media attention will be very strong I'm sure leading up to our next game against Spurs. But you have to be big enough and strong enough to take it.
"I am, and I hope the players are. I try to be consistent whatever the results but six defeats in a row must be the worst run I've ever had and it is not acceptable.
"I've always thought of our players as strong characters and now it is up to them to go out and prove it."
I don't want to see the back of him because I think this is a case of everything going wrong, bad luck and loss of confidence. However there could be a ready made replacement with Curbishley looking for work so maybe now is the right time - before its too late and Curbishley finds other employers.
Posted by Dave at 6:48 am
said...
Curbishley could lead us safely to mediocrity, but probably no further. I’d prefer to see pardew lead us out of this than sack him too soon.
Dave said...
I agree anon. I think what I'm saying is you know what will happen is Pardew will get the sack in 2 or 3 months time by which time Curbishley will have a new job and we'll be in a Roeder situation with nobody available.
norven munky said...
Curbs hardly fostered inspiring football at Charlton. They were more boring than boring boring Arsenal.
When was the last time Pardew did something tactically insightful?
My car performed like a champion last year. But that doesn't make me a master mechanic. It just means my car didn't break down all year. Profound hey..regular munky mantra
said...
Sven will take over and bring in Becks.
:)
At least he'd get our Argies working. Everyone who worked under him in Italy liked him and he won the league.
whubris said...
from BBC
West Ham promote Peacock and Keen
West Ham boss Alan Pardew has promoted coach Keith Peacock to replace former assistant manager Peter Grant, who has left to take over at Norwich City.
Reserve team boss Kevin Keen has also moved up and is now first team coach.
"I have always promoted from within, and this enables us to move on quickly from Peter's departure," said Pardew.
West Ham have suffered six consecutive defeats and dropped into the bottom three of the Barclays Premiership after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth.
"Kevin is West Ham United through and through. He cares deeply about the club and has proven himself to be a very able coach during his time here," added Pardew.
"Keith and I go back a long way and, having been involved with us since the start of the season, he is now fully settled in here.
"I am sure both will play key parts in helping us to get back on track."
said...
Norven munky, your car performed like a champion because you used the correct type of fuel.swt.
Looks like our trip to Glasgow in May is off then.
norven munky said...
ok who is the anonymous that knows I put unleaded in the diesel hire car on my way to Cardiff last May? :)
Glasgow in May..? Too early for a pre-season tour....Wembley not ready so the Cup Final will be at Ibrox? I give up.
Dave said...
Glasgow was the UEFA final. Richard & I had a pact that we'd do a weekender in Glasgow for the final if we got there. :-)
said...
My name is not Richard.
NM, go back through yor emails.I was about the last one of the group to send around some Cardiff photos about a month ago.That should give you a clue to who I am.
When you posted the comment about your car, I couldn't resist not responding.At least you had some sort of fuel in the tank, WHU have no fuel in the tank at the moment although a win against spurs might just kickstart the season again.
Dave said...
Sorry Anon - I assumed it was Richard - especially with the double comment about the fuel and Glasgow. :-)
norven munky said...
hmmm..I'll check my work email tomorrow...I remembewr getting photos from a few ppl incl Bob, Imre, & Dave&Kirsten but didn't think any were as recent as a month ago..
It was a great trip with great people!
I know I promised to send a cd of my photos to a couple of people and have just realised I still haven't done that yet..mega apologies.
cheers..will send an email to catch up when I work out who it actually is for sure.
NM
ps you should grab a blogger account and join the whu-au blog community more regularly :)
norven munky said...
Hi Imre :) Never mind about missing out on Ibrox in May 07, there's the possibility of a playoff final in May 08 after we ge relegated this season!
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said...Curbishley could lead us safely to mediocrity, but probably no further. I’d prefer to see pardew lead us out of this than sack him too soon.
Dave said...I agree anon. I think what I'm saying is you know what will happen is Pardew will get the sack in 2 or 3 months time by which time Curbishley will have a new job and we'll be in a Roeder situation with nobody available.
norven munky said...Curbs hardly fostered inspiring football at Charlton. They were more boring than boring boring Arsenal.
When was the last time Pardew did something tactically insightful?
My car performed like a champion last year. But that doesn't make me a master mechanic. It just means my car didn't break down all year. Profound hey..regular munky mantra
said...Sven will take over and bring in Becks.
:)
At least he'd get our Argies working. Everyone who worked under him in Italy liked him and he won the league.
whubris said...from BBC
West Ham promote Peacock and Keen
West Ham boss Alan Pardew has promoted coach Keith Peacock to replace former assistant manager Peter Grant, who has left to take over at Norwich City.
Reserve team boss Kevin Keen has also moved up and is now first team coach.
"I have always promoted from within, and this enables us to move on quickly from Peter's departure," said Pardew.
West Ham have suffered six consecutive defeats and dropped into the bottom three of the Barclays Premiership after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth.
"Kevin is West Ham United through and through. He cares deeply about the club and has proven himself to be a very able coach during his time here," added Pardew.
"Keith and I go back a long way and, having been involved with us since the start of the season, he is now fully settled in here.
"I am sure both will play key parts in helping us to get back on track."
said...Norven munky, your car performed like a champion because you used the correct type of fuel.swt.
Looks like our trip to Glasgow in May is off then.
norven munky said...ok who is the anonymous that knows I put unleaded in the diesel hire car on my way to Cardiff last May? :)
Glasgow in May..? Too early for a pre-season tour....Wembley not ready so the Cup Final will be at Ibrox? I give up.
Dave said...Glasgow was the UEFA final. Richard & I had a pact that we'd do a weekender in Glasgow for the final if we got there. :-)
said...My name is not Richard.
NM, go back through yor emails.I was about the last one of the group to send around some Cardiff photos about a month ago.That should give you a clue to who I am.
When you posted the comment about your car, I couldn't resist not responding.At least you had some sort of fuel in the tank, WHU have no fuel in the tank at the moment although a win against spurs might just kickstart the season again.
Dave said...Sorry Anon - I assumed it was Richard - especially with the double comment about the fuel and Glasgow. :-)
norven munky said...hmmm..I'll check my work email tomorrow...I remembewr getting photos from a few ppl incl Bob, Imre, & Dave&Kirsten but didn't think any were as recent as a month ago..
It was a great trip with great people!
I know I promised to send a cd of my photos to a couple of people and have just realised I still haven't done that yet..mega apologies.
cheers..will send an email to catch up when I work out who it actually is for sure.
NM
ps you should grab a blogger account and join the whu-au blog community more regularly :)
norven munky said...Hi Imre :) Never mind about missing out on Ibrox in May 07, there's the possibility of a playoff final in May 08 after we ge relegated this season!
