Pardew also said we were aiming for top two at the start of the season. Cortese also told the Charlton chairman we were aiming to go up as Champions.
It's not "such a bad thing", but when people start suggesting Pardew should be moved on if we don't make the play-offs it gets a bit ridiculous.
Sorry, but the echo have taken that quote completely out of context IMO.
Show me the link to the complete interview, thanks. He definitely said they have not been satisfactory, but I don't remember him even mentioning the play-offs.
Take a look on footballforums.net, all fans of other clubs think that Pardew is doing a good job under the circumstances and that we are the ones to watch for the title next season.
Sorry, but that is rubbish. Cortese made one comment about how league results should be better (we ALL agree on that) and all of a sudden Pardew has to make the play-offs or he's gone?
Not surprised, we have Puncheon, Lallana and Antonio who are good on the wings. Waigo is better up front as his crossing is woeful. And I don't think we will sign him (even though I would like us to).