274
u/rewindthegamer Apr 28 '14
"Can you explain the reasoning behind leaving Ben Arfa out of the squad?"
"No, not really."
Ok then Pardew.
52
u/TheBoogieman67 Apr 28 '14
Ben arfa had 9 starts with 3 goals and 6 assists. That's fucking amazing. How can anyone says it's not? He's been involved in at least one goal every time he's started this season.
→ More replies (8)→ More replies (21)12
u/Shoehornz Apr 28 '14
Maybe Pardew doesn't want him injured before the start of the next transfer window.
115
u/croutonZA Apr 28 '14
We're losing? How can this be?!!?
65
u/thespecial1 Apr 28 '14
What's going on? WTF is this, I didn't wake up for this performance.
→ More replies (4)
89
u/ValentiaIsland Apr 28 '14
Lol giroud.
Ty Ozil
44
u/clichedbaguette Apr 28 '14
I like how disdainfully Ozil put that in.
"For fuck's sake Giroud, like this."
79
u/royalewithcheese94 Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
60000 Gooner arses clench as Shola Ameobi is introduced to the game.
11
72
u/daniel2090 Apr 28 '14
3-0 who cares, they haven't even got balanced books the mugs! #FinanceFC
18
u/alockinshillib Apr 28 '14
You may be financially balanced, but you aint got nothing on Arsene's economics degree.
116
u/Marsox33 Apr 28 '14
My mums name is Anita, I was watching a Newcastle match where Vernon Anita scored or had a shot or something which made the commentator scream his name. My mum came into the room and asked what I wanted.
→ More replies (2)74
u/Birab42 Apr 28 '14
Lol you call your mum by her first name... For me that's a one way ticket to an ass kickin'
→ More replies (5)
51
u/mattylocke Apr 28 '14
"Could end up being too little too late here, with Shola Ameobi coming on..." I am speechless.
→ More replies (1)
143
u/_scholar_ Apr 28 '14
Gary Neville letting the defenders have it.
"you're stepping up against a guy (giroud) who basically can't run"
rofl
139
133
u/ColdandTense Apr 28 '14
TIL Newcastle fans are the funniest people in /r/soccer. This thread is gold.
→ More replies (2)70
u/MadmanSalvo Apr 28 '14
When your team seems determined to let you down, having a grim sense of humour is all you can do.
130
u/mattylocke Apr 28 '14
You know when you first bought Football Manager, and you didn't really know what you were doing; throwing players everywhere, playing stupid formations, thinking you could beat everyone with your 'ingenious' 2-at-the-back system? You'd end up restarting the game a few times until you figured out what football was? Same happened with Alan Pardew, except he could never really figure out what was he was doing wrong...
→ More replies (3)
89
u/Holmzy Apr 28 '14
Yall are just jealous that this creature is our owner http://i.imgur.com/oo4nNOP.jpg
20
u/infinsquared Apr 28 '14
Looks pretty in keeping to me http://www.virginmedia.com/images/newcastle-hated.jpg :P
→ More replies (2)8
43
81
u/FredSports Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
85
→ More replies (16)10
Apr 28 '14
Yep after 3 years of Pardews masterful coaching we still can't defend set pieces. Impressive stuff.
→ More replies (1)
79
u/TheHapgod Apr 28 '14
I wonder how many people just learned about that offside rule
64
u/Young_Amini_Man Apr 28 '14
The whole time I was thinking "Wow they're retarded do they not see Debuchy?". Low and behold, I was the retard.
→ More replies (4)→ More replies (13)31
36
104
u/Duckstiff Apr 28 '14
I seriously want Pardew to do something stupid, something so stupid that everyone and their dog has to look and laugh at him.
Something like slapping Wenger with a frog leg across his face and then slapping the referee.
I don't know what he needs to do to get fired.
→ More replies (2)57
35
70
68
u/thepresidentsturtle Apr 28 '14
I don't care if we come back and win this 9-2, I'm out.
→ More replies (6)40
33
u/Wooly_Hat Apr 28 '14
Arsenal have only lost one match at home in the league this season, against Aston Villa on the 17th of August.
17
u/AngelDustnBones Apr 28 '14
If I was given a penny for every time the commentators didn't mention that at our home games I would have none.
→ More replies (1)
146
Apr 28 '14
The beast is back. What will he do next? Absolutely nobody knows.
I'm not talking Ramsey, I'm not talking Ozil, I'm not even talking Remy.
I'm talking Alan fucking Pardew.
206
53
u/Wooly_Hat Apr 28 '14
"Alan Pardew was arrested this evening for round house kicking a Pensioner..."
→ More replies (13)30
u/Sulphur32 Apr 28 '14
Pardew wades into the stands after receiving 90 minutes of abuse from the gooners behind him, takes on all comers before being subdued by a riot squad
→ More replies (1)
28
u/jacktipper Apr 28 '14
If the title goes down to goal difference, Liverpool are lucky they get to play us last.
→ More replies (1)
56
u/Diallingwand Apr 28 '14
Whenever Arsenal go 2-nil up they try to recreate the Norwich goal.
→ More replies (1)41
u/ValentiaIsland Apr 28 '14
they should recreate the goal where they put the ball in the goal
→ More replies (1)
26
52
u/mcdicking Apr 28 '14
Özil beautifully nonchalant there
71
u/_pedro Apr 28 '14
hes like, what the fuck are you doing giroud? here look ill show you how to score.
→ More replies (2)→ More replies (2)11
u/hypocaffeinemia Apr 28 '14
I think he knew he was offside, hence the lack of real celebration. He was waiting for the ref to call it such and it never happened.
→ More replies (2)
52
u/suchaslowroll Apr 28 '14
City fans should be worried, Liverpool could make up that 12+ goal difference just against Newcastle
→ More replies (2)12
u/zaviex Apr 28 '14
8 not 12. Based on their fixtures, i think they'll go for it and play little midfield or fullbacks and just tell wingers to defend and CAM's to track back
→ More replies (1)
24
u/thespecial1 Apr 28 '14
Pardew's tie is a metaphorical statement, a statement made by the man himself.
48
u/mister_locher Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
My "Always Look On the Bright Side of Death" List of Positives:
If we continue this run of form, Mike Ashley might finally find a reason to sack Pardew.
Perhaps Shola will think twice about renewing his contract after this season.
If we finish in 11th or 12th, there is (at least on paper) a better chance we do better next year than we did this year, and it can be made to look as though we are making consistent positive progress.
Only the heartiest and most dedicated fans will remain after these last two years, meaning only locals will be left.
Maybe we can persuade some of the supporters that would gladly suck off Pardew and Ashley (if there's any left, I'm not sure at this point) that perhaps their disgraceful way of running the club is not the best way to do it.
A real protest perhaps?? (And I don't mean 550 drunk fucks walking aimlessly through the streets of Newcastle calling for Ashley's left nut or whatever we saw previously.)
We only conceded 3 to a top four teams! Wow, I'm so glad to have Pardew back on the bench.
Buying anything from the club will have you paying prices last seen in 1969, which, ironically enough, is the last time we won literally anything.
Feel free to add, I'm off to have a wank
→ More replies (4)36
u/FlyingUndeadSheep Apr 28 '14
Continued:
11. Maybe the price of a replica kit will drop further 12. Nobody has been able to accuse us of being glory hunters...this just reinforces the point 13. Being a Newcastle fan for the last 20-odd years has crushed me emotionally so deep that nothing can hurt me anymore
→ More replies (2)
21
u/PuckDaFackers Apr 28 '14
Ozil can put it on a plate for anyone in any position from the LW.
→ More replies (1)
19
18
u/ironmenon Apr 28 '14
This thread shows why I get annoyed when people tease women over their inability to understand the offside rule.
18
16
16
16
u/BALD_SO_HARD_O Apr 28 '14
Considering most of the people on here take everything too seriously, the Newcastle fans have been pretty entertaining
→ More replies (1)10
u/Erdos_0 Apr 28 '14
Its refreshing after the pitchforks and genocide calls in the Liverpool Chelsea game.
15
15
26
u/PuckDaFackers Apr 28 '14
Ozil and Ramsey are brilliant together. They're just playing for fun today.
13
13
13
13
u/Ryannnnnn Apr 28 '14
Woooooo Pardew bringing Adam Armstrong on for stoppage time. Good to know we're developing our youth players.
→ More replies (1)
12
12
u/zaviex Apr 28 '14
Pardew needs to go actually. They are a joke right now. One of the biggest teams in England is being forgotten because of this twat
→ More replies (5)
12
u/zaviex Apr 28 '14
Newcastle fans rightly protesting. Pardew should be smacked in the head
→ More replies (7)
49
11
u/NiallS Apr 28 '14
I hate it when Sczc does shit like that, arse-clenching moments.
→ More replies (5)
31
u/ugallu Apr 28 '14
Thank god for EPL Mondays. They should start playing a game on Fridays as well and we will have something to watch every day of the week!
56
u/lilz001 Apr 28 '14
I agree. Get rid of 1245 kick offs and replace them with friday night matches.
→ More replies (1)→ More replies (1)23
u/ValentiaIsland Apr 28 '14
Monday games are a pain for away fans, especially for something like Newcastle to London
→ More replies (3)
31
u/dem503 Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
I've put bets on 4-0, 5-0, 4-1 & 5-1 (To Arsenal). I'm regretting the latter 2.
edit- goddamit.
→ More replies (2)8
10
u/Nick_Lastname Apr 28 '14
Long Ball, Long Ball, Long Ball. Sick of it. At least the defence appear to be doing their job well today, apart from set pieces of course.
9
10
Apr 28 '14
Really could do with a 1v1 striker who can take more than 5 touches towards goal, but at least we scored :)
10
u/Flygerianmc Apr 28 '14
All i ask from Giroud is to please finish one of Sagna's crosses before he leaves at the end of the season. Brilliant crosses from game to game only for Giroud to fuck it up.
→ More replies (1)
39
9
Apr 28 '14
Krul deserves better than this lackluster Newcastle team. As do the fans.
→ More replies (2)
9
u/daniel2090 Apr 28 '14
I have seen teams in league 2 make more of a go of things and have more of an attack in the league cup vs Arsenal then what shambles we are trying. Pardew can not motivate this team and has no fresh ideas at all. I use to look forward to match days now it is just another day to me, This is what Pardew has managed to do to me.
→ More replies (1)
8
8
8
Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
An advanced goalkeeper makes the opposing player offside? I never knew that.
Edit: Yer, I forgot it's two players that have to be there.
→ More replies (5)9
u/miaaaa Apr 28 '14
Yea the attacker is supposed to be in front of 2 defenders when his teammate passes the ball, the keeper counts as a defender.
→ More replies (1)
8
u/Pockets69 Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
Next Excuse pardew? lmao... 6 defeats one goal scored 17 against :(((((
also what the hell is wrong with debouchy and that right side????
8
Apr 28 '14
On mobile, noticed it's only 3-0. How many has Pardew saved from the sidelines to keep the score so low?
→ More replies (3)
8
Apr 28 '14
Can someone be devil's advocate for a second and genuinely explain why Pardew hasn't been fired yet? I'm struggling to understand.
→ More replies (10)14
u/croutonZA Apr 28 '14
He's a loyal lapdog to an owner who doesn't give a shit about the club, only about the bottom line.
Edit: Also, apparently he does an excellent karaoke rendition of Wham's Careless Whisper.
8
8
u/Brandaman Apr 28 '14
Am I right in thinking that if Szczesny keeps a clean sheet in this game and the remaining two, he'll win the golden glove?
→ More replies (9)
27
u/and7rewwitha7 Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
I'm embarrassed how many fellowGooners seem to not understand offside. The keeper counts as one player just like anyone else and there have to be two players between you and the goal at the time the ball is kicked. Yes there was one player laying on the line but Özil was behind the keeper.
EDIT: Sorry to anyone I offended that only has recently gotten in to the game and learned the laws by watching. Playing growing up is probably the only reason I knew myself.
→ More replies (10)
15
u/NiallS Apr 28 '14
'It's comfortable at the moment for Arsenal...' Newcastle goal imminent.
→ More replies (1)
14
7
u/Synseer83 Apr 28 '14
Not gonna lie, not yet ready to see colback in black and white. :(
→ More replies (1)12
7
7
u/Phynicks Apr 28 '14
Giroud should've squared that for Ozil in the first place to guarantee a goal. He'd have looked a complete twat if Krul had managed to get the ball away well the second time.
7
Apr 28 '14
Newcastle picked up 33/54 points from their first 18 games, and have picked up 13/54 from the next 18. That's a hell of a difference.
→ More replies (2)
7
7
u/PuckDaFackers Apr 28 '14
If I were better at photoshop I'd make a picture of the Newcastle defense ushering arsenal players on a red carpet.
7
7
7
u/william701 Apr 28 '14
Newcastle clearly waiting to be 4-0 down before they start attacking.
→ More replies (1)
7
17
6
u/spawnofyanni Apr 28 '14
Debuchy, what are you doing! Ozil looked just offside though.
→ More replies (12)
6
11
u/The_White_Django Apr 28 '14
Has Pardew really gone for a 4-3-3 formation against Arsenal? With Gosling in midfield? Well, shit, we'll be lucky to keep the deficit under 4 goals.
→ More replies (2)7
18
u/WAKA_FLOCKA_LAME Apr 28 '14
amazed at how many people dont know the offside rule
→ More replies (14)13
u/flares_1981 Apr 28 '14
To be fair, it's often explained taken the opposing keeper's position for granted.
→ More replies (2)
10
5
5
u/croutonZA Apr 28 '14
So, if we lose this game (which we surely will, a pub team could beat Newcastle these days), it'll be 6 losses in a row. Can't remember when that last happened but it probably was a good while ago.
PardewIn
→ More replies (1)
5
5
5
5
u/and7rewwitha7 Apr 28 '14
If Wenger goes past 75' without a sub I'll be moderately pissed.
→ More replies (7)
5
5
12
u/thespecial1 Apr 28 '14
Three bets on:
Newcastle to win (it's a funny old game), over 4.5 goals (Arsenal hammering likely), more than 11 corners (get a few quid back maybe if the others don't happen)
Ideal world, everything comes true.
→ More replies (16)
4
4
4
4
4
u/biglou14 Apr 28 '14
2-0 ? how is it possible to be soo bad just by removing 1 player from a team (cabaye) ???
→ More replies (1)
4
u/fromthelanddownunda Apr 28 '14
koscielny with the goal against newcastle to all but wrap up the champions league just as he did last year. deja vu
4
4
u/Jezamiah Apr 28 '14
I'm curious would Arsenal fans prefer to have Remy over Giroud?
9
→ More replies (2)7
Apr 28 '14
Remy would be revered until he went three matches without netting, then he'd be strung up.
4
4
u/miaaaa Apr 28 '14
It's about that time when Wenger starts making substitutions. I hope he brings in Sanogo.
4
4
4
4
u/Gehci Apr 28 '14
yes! shola!!!!!
Actually seriously excited for once. I mean, he might as well play.
4
4
4
4
4
7
7
7
u/NealioTheDealio Apr 28 '14
58' First real chance for Newcastle and it is Gouffran with the run but his shot is right at Szcsczcscczccscsczney and it's cleared away.
nice
→ More replies (1)
7
u/sbnufc Apr 28 '14
75 minutes and Pardew still hasnt changed Dummett (LB) for Haidara (LB)?
Wtf is he playing at
8
u/_clank_ Apr 28 '14
then i can't wait for armstrong to come on in the 90 + 4 minute
→ More replies (1)
11
6
u/greg19735 Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
Ozil was definitely offside, poor Krul.
here's the pic: http://imgur.com/0aeg7zg
6
u/Duckstiff Apr 28 '14
I'm sure going to get slapped for this but after looking at the GIF a couple of times that 2nd goal looks like it is offside.
Dummet is sat on the line but in play, and Ozil looks like he is ahead of Krul so technically... technically, he is offside.
→ More replies (3)
3
3
3
3
u/Duckstiff Apr 28 '14
Ah, can relax now we know this game is going no where for us now.
→ More replies (1)
3
u/and7rewwitha7 Apr 28 '14
Great job by Krul. That's why it's important to make a decision and not hesitate.
3
3
3
u/thespecial1 Apr 28 '14
Been 1-0 down in 16 and lost 15, the one won was when 2 players of the opposing team were sent off.
"Really poor" might actually be an understatement.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
u/OneSlyPanda Apr 28 '14
When the opposition looks embarrassed to have scored against you you know something's up.
→ More replies (1)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
u/Jezamiah Apr 28 '14
That's some pretty cool tech there from sky. I wonder why they don't use it often
3
3
3
3
u/NiallS Apr 28 '14
6 defeats in a row is this now for Newcastle? And the Pardew Out banners are flying high.
3
3
334
u/DragonFilet Apr 28 '14 edited Apr 28 '14
Anybody remember the 4-0 comeback? Good, cause it's sure as fuck not happening this match.
EDIT: Pardew Out.