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Yes, but it wasnt perfect. We were unable to unlock teams that set up a bus in front of goal. And it appears a lot of last season was down to luck, like Lambert hitting his peak and Lallana staying fit. As for this season, I think there is a valid argument to be made that this summer and the pre-season has undone a lot of the good work that was achieved last season.

This is all true, but in fairness he was never the same when he came back from Blackburn

Who is slitting their wrists ? We are simply saying we expect NC to run out of patience and act and would support such action. FFS, why cant you discuss anything like an adult ?

Totally with you, R. Couldnt give a damn about his interviews, there are bigger issues with him.

Erm, that you are "constantly picking holes in him" ? Man, it is really difficult to discuss something with someone so clearly lacking self-awareness...

In trouble. I agree completely with your post.

What, like you have about Cortese ? The hypocrisy in your hectoring is astounding.

It really doesnt matter how often you repeat this post, fact is we are rapidly digging as deep a hole for ourselves as last season, where we left ourselves too much to do. The validity of your argument is wearing paper-thin. We were told winning in pre-season didnt matter then we were told winning the first game didnt matter then we were told yesterday does matter either Now we see some people are talking about 10 games, by which time promotion is GONE.

Nope, my view is that Pardew hasnt got what it takes and its almost over for him.

You havent been around a lot in recent times, mate. Thought you'd disappeared.

I have no agenda against Pardew. I do however have serious doubts about his ability to do his part to deliver the 5-year plan. Its for him to prove me wrong, and if he does, I will be delighted he is our manager. You however, are desperate to seek the back of NC. Maybe you think Lowe will come back.

Keep clutching them straws..... The facts are 1 point from the first 2 home games. Not even mid-table form, let alone auto promotion form.

Complete b*ll*cks and you know it.

This is just you and your anti-NC agenda saying this. There is no evidence for this whatsoever.

Which goes completely against APs "winning mentality" mantra. I reckon he doesnt know what pre-season was about.

Preaching to the converted, mate.

Nope, that is a complete fabrication in your head. He said he is waiting for the market to open up. Imo he has waited long enough, he is risking coming out with nothing.

Because the manager has said HE is waiting. Give it a rest with the same old tedious WUM b*ll*cks, SOGGY....

Then it is a fitness issue or an inability to change it about when Orient adapted to our play. Both also the manager's fault.

Pity you dont apply the same tolerance and understanding to NC, isnt it ? Nevermind, everyoner knows you want your dream team of Lowe and Burley back really...

A crap Plan B is no Plan B. You're just being pedantic, and you know it.

Nope, not having this. He picks the team and can drop non-performing players or make substitutions.. Puncheon sounds like he has been utterly crap this season so far, for example. And Jaidi sounds like he needs to move on.

Sorry, but its one hell of a game of chicken we are playing. It could easily and seriously backfire.

How bizarre is that comment ? He thought his Plan A (not working) was better than his Plan B. Then his Plan B is sh*te. He needs another. End of.