Thread: English Premier League 2013/2014

They're screwed whatever they do.

The new owner needed someone with a plan and the CEO Alistair Mackintosh clearly isn't that person.

Both Cardiff and Fulham seem a bit misguided in thinking some Man U stardust was somehow going to rub off on them.

If only it were that easy.

And Ray Wilkins? His conduct during his trial for drinking and driving should make him unemployable for life. He came off as a total tit.

Shame we never got to see Berbatov enjoying the new back to basics training regime though.

Marvelous 3-1 win for West Ham yesterday.

Arsenil enjoyed a lot more possession then the 21% managed in the 2-0 home defeat to Bayern midweek in defeating Sunderland.

Citeeehhh's foreigners scraped a 1-0 home win too against Stoke revelling in the ball possession not given to them by Barca

A welcome respite after the best of EPL's foreign mercenaries midweek demolition by Europe's cream.

loved seeing the spuds continued strange affair with the thursday-night-on-FIVE europa cup. a strong ish team named on thurs in deepest darkest ukraine and then a defeat against the mighty norwich today

Originally Posted by Neo

Liverpool must be getting quietly confident with the possibility of a league title.

The highest scoring team this season.

They are pretty shocking at the back, Liverpool. They are looking good for 4th spot though, unfortunately

Let's all larf at Tottnumb
Let's all larf at Tottnumb
La Laaa Laaa La
Etc.

Ole Timbo's limitations are becoming more apparent with every game, aren't they.

Ridiculous to leave Eriksen on the bench.

Alan Pardew headbutt: Newcastle boss apologises for Meyler clash


Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has apologised for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler.

Pardew was dismissed for the incident during the second half of the Magpies' 4-1 victory at the KC Stadium.

The 52-year-old said: "I did not mean any damage to the guy but I have moved my head forward. I tried to push him away with my head but I should not have done that.

"I apologise to everyone. I should not have got involved in it."

With the Magpies 3-1 up, Pardew was angered when Meyler shoved past him in an attempt to retrieve the ball to take a throw-in.

The pair came together, with the former Reading and Southampton boss pushing his head into the face of the Hull player.

A fracas involving players and staff from both sides followed and, when the crowd was dispersed, Meyler was booked and Pardew sent from the touchline.

The Newcastle boss, who in 2012 was given a two-game ban for pushing an assistant referee, added: "It was a situation where I should not have been there.

"I will sit down from now on and send [assistant manager] John Carver out there."

Pardew admitted his behaviour had "taken the gloss off a magnificent performance from my team".

He added: "The players were terrific; it was only myself who had a poor performance all-round. I am very, very pleased with the team but very upset with myself."

Shortly after full-time, but before Pardew apologised, a leading bookmaker suspended betting on the next Premier League manager to be sacked.

Hull boss Steve Bruce sympathised with his Newcastle counterpart because of the "pressure" managers are under, and also praised Meyler for staying on his feet.

Bruce told BBC Radio 5 live: "I'm sure Alan's absolutely regretting it and questioning himself, asking 'how the hell have I done that?'.

"The pressure on all Premier League managers is enormous. It's not like Alan, he's an established Premier League manager.

"I'm delighted with the reaction of David Meyler because other people would've been rolling round the floor. We've all done silly things in the heat of the moment."

^ He would have been a naturalised Geordie now, until he offered that apology.

Is that the kind of example that managers are supposed to set?

Not a good day for the Gooners... Stoker will be lowing his bumpet all night long!

Guess who has scored for Liverpool, yep both of 'em, again...

Alan Pardew headbutt: Newcastle boss fined £100,000 by Magpies


Newcastle United have fined manager Alan Pardew £100,000 and given him a formal warning for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler.

Pardew, 52, was sent to the stand for the incident during the second half of the Magpies' 4-1 win at the KC Stadium.

"We have held discussions with Alan, who has offered his sincere apologies," said a club statement. "It is clear he deeply regrets his actions."

The Football Association said it will "investigate" the incident.



With the Magpies 3-1 up, Pardew was angered when Meyler shoved past him in an attempt to retrieve the ball to take a throw-in.

The pair came together, with the former Reading and Southampton boss pushing his head into the face of the Hull player.

A fracas involving players and staff from both sides followed and, when the crowd was dispersed, Meyler was booked and Pardew sent from the touchline.

Speaking after the match, Pardew said: "I did not mean any damage to the guy but I have moved my head forward. I tried to push him away with my head.

"I apologise to everyone. I should not have got involved in it.


Aggro for Alan

13 Mar 2006: The then West Ham boss denies Arsene Wenger's claim he is a racist or xenophobe.
5 Nov 2006: Still at Upton Park, Pardew apologises to Wenger after excessively celebrating a winner against the Gunners.
3 Sep 2012: Now Newcastle manager, Pardew is fined £20,000 and given a two-match touchline ban for pushing assistant referee Peter Kirkup in a 2-1 win over Tottenham.
13 Jan 2014: The Magpies boss apologises after cameras capture him verbally abusing Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.



"I don't think it was a headbutt. It wasn't a motion that was quick."

In their statement, released six hours after Saturday's game ended, Newcastle said Pardew's actions were "unacceptable" and "not the behaviour we expect from the manager".

The club added: "It is most disappointing that this incident has taken the focus away from what was a fantastic performance by the team and an excellent result away from home which leaves the club in eighth place in the Premier League."

BBC pundits Alan Hansen and Robbie Savage condemned Pardew's actions.

"The pictures are very, very bad," said former Liverpool defender Hansen on Match of the Day.

"There was outrage and understandably so. There was not a lot of provocation, Newcastle were 3-1 up and absolutely cruising.

"The only ones who can sack him are Newcastle and they've taken the view to give him a massive fine and warn him.

"He's a lucky, lucky man. I don't know what he was doing getting involved in the first place."

Savage, also speaking on Match of the Day, described Pardew's actions as "disgusting".

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MOTD pundits on Pardew headbutt


The former Wales international had earlier told BBC Radio 5 live Pardew should be given a 10-game stadium ban.

The Newcastle boss, who in 2012 was given a two-game ban for pushing an assistant referee, admitted his behaviour had "taken the gloss off a magnificent performance from my team" and said he was "very upset" with himself.

FA chairman Greg Dyke told BBC Sport: "Clearly it looks serious and we will investigate it but I can't really say anything else at this stage."

Hull boss Steve Bruce sympathised with his Newcastle counterpart because of the "pressure" managers are under, and also praised Meyler for staying on his feet.

Bruce told BBC Radio 5 live: "I'm sure Alan's absolutely regretting it and questioning himself, asking 'how the hell have I done that?'.



"The pressure on all Premier League managers is enormous. It's not like Alan, he's an established Premier League manager.

"I'm delighted with the reaction of David Meyler because other people would've been rolling round the floor. We've all done silly things in the heat of the moment."

In January, Pardew said sorry after television cameras caught him verbally abusing Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini during the Magpies' 2-0 defeat at St James' Park.

In November 2006, he apologised to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for his celebrations following a winning goal against the Gunners, some eight months after he denied Wenger's claims he was a racist or xenophobe.

For those who believed that Pardew was always a bit of a nutter, well done.

^more than a 'bit', I always thought. At least he's out off the running for the England job.... forever.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Not a good day for the Gooners... Stoker will be lowing his bumpet all night long!

Well done Stoke!
Arsenal, 4th place at best.

well done putin, spongebob salutes you!

If there are no new boys joining the queue at the physio's door on Monday morning (London Colney time) - Arsenal's defeat to Stoke could be regarded as a significant victory.

Originally Posted by yobbo

If there are no new boys joining the queue at the physio's door on Monday morning (London Colney time) - Arsenal's defeat to Stoke could be regarded as a significant victory.

Why's that then?

Arsenal would be better playing 11 Oscar Pistorius's against that bunch of clodhopping carthorses.

Alan Pardew: Newcastle United boss banned for seven games


Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been handed a seven-game ban by the Football Association for his headbutt on Hull's David Meyler.

He was involved in an incident with the midfielder in the 72nd minute of his side's 4-1 win on 1 March.

An independent regulatory commission ruled the first three matches imposed are a stadium ban with the remaining four a touchline ban.

Pardew, 52, was also fined £60,000 and warned as to his future conduct

would gladly take defeat against munich tonight for 3 points against the spuds this weekend

City leading at Hull 1-0 and well in control despite having Kompany sent off early in the first half.

Great win at Hull for City 2-0 whose next 3 away games are - Man U, Arsenal and then Liverpool.

That must draw a smile from the 'Special One'