Is Ashley now deciding on the teams we play

[essembeeofsunderland 811]

I would guess that Ashley decided we would be playing a friendly game at the recently named SportsDirect.com Park in Oldham.Pardew of course would have simply gone along with his decision,whether he wanted the fixture or not.

[Happy Face 29]

Not an issue to get worked up over like.

Fergie was the most powerful manager in the league but he still took the team where he was told preseason, despite not being in the interest of his players to fly around the US or Asia for a fortnight before kick off.

[TobamorisRevenge 0]

pre season games are always about money.

[ewerk 26109]

I can't imagine this being a massive money spinner for anyone.

[essembeeofsunderland 811]

Probably not a massive amount to anyone but i can think of one person/company getting publicity from it.

[Tom 13804]

It's like last year when we played the Wonga derbys I suppose. So long as we're playing at their 'Sports Direct.com Park' and playing our matches at St.James' Park I'll give him this one once a year. (Oldham)

[Howmanheyman 26581]

I would guess that Ashley decided we would be playing a friendly game at the recently named SportsDirect.com Park in Oldham.Pardew of course would have simply gone along with his decision,whether he wanted the fixture or not.

It'll always be Boundary Park to me.