Kitman

It's a sad state of affairs when we're happy there's no match on

I dunno how things are currently set up but imo elite referees should be full time, professionally schooled and trained, and paid really well. If they get old or shit then they should get the boot and someone else comes in to the elite group. They should rotate as linesmen so we don't get numpties running the line. They should get the full support of technology and key moments (goals, penalties etc) should be subject to review by a 3rd official. Performances should be continually assessed, there's too much at stake these days to leave it to the old way of doing things. I also think that any serious foul play or diving should be punished retrospectively whether or not seen by an official unless the transgressors were already punished for it during the match.

Would seem a strange decision to replace Pulis with Hughes if the former's departure was about the way they play football....

We're linked with Chris Samba by the Daily Star. Don't believe it myself, 29 years old and paid $100k a week apparently so fails on 2 of Ashley's usual criteria. I recall he was a good player at Blackburn though.

I wonder if he ever asks himself: "What would Benito have done?"

I think there's a good chance he'll be sacked by Christmas unless he changes his approach or his staff. His record suggests mediocrity and a man out of his depth in the big time, with 5th place being an aberration. I hope I'm wrong.

Looks like Pardew is staying. That being the case I'd like to see the coaching team restructured. Not good enough imo.

I think he's spot on in his comments. At the same time he doesn't need to do it through the press, he's playing to the stands again. It's a Brian Clough sort of approach but like you I doubt he has the managerial talent to carry it off or a Peter Taylor to sweep up behind him. I can't help but think this is going to end in disaster He's also dreaming if he thinks he's going to buy his way out of trouble.....Short's done nothing but spunk away money since he bought that club and I expect he's had enough of that.

I don't think there is one

I can't see Benitez wanting to come to the toon. It's delusional imo

Shooting's too good for it. It should be beaten to death in a back alley with an empty bottle

The icing on the buns?

Feel sorry for the Rs fans. Icing on the cake really.

What a tool. He's blown any chance of the big time.

Nice to hear he's happy about something then....

I don't know about that but he's certainly screwed QPR

Never a frown....

Fuck it, I hope we don't get battered but I don't really give a shit what the result is. I can't wait for this season to be over tbh. I'm pissed off with shit hoofball, shit set pieces, gutless players, shit cup runs and a horrible relegation struggle. I'm sick of Pardew's excuses for his own failure too. Something better change, duh duh duh na na........

Nah, paper scissors rock. Best of 3.

Thank fuck he's retiring

RIP. 55 is no age these days

Disappointment and fuck ups come as standard

I have to say I wouldn't be disappointed if we sacked Pardew. He carries the can for this season imo, injuries aside, and the football has been terrible. I don't think he's the one to take us forward and he'll never be better than mediocre. That said I'm still not sure who'd be a good replacement and I'd be shitting myself about it given our lot's track record with appointments.