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Carver: Why is Pardew’s position in doubt?

September 7th, 2011 | 18 Comments |

Alan Pardew: Up to the task?
Alan Pardew: Up to the task?
Speculation about any departure by Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is incorrect according to John Carver, but what of Pardew’s prospects for the season ahead anyway?

There has been some speculation that Alan Pardew might walk after being let down by Ashley and Llambias in the transfer window, although Assistant Manager John Carver dismissed that idea yesterday.

Carver said: “Why is his position in doubt? This has been a good start for us. We have picked up seven points from three matches and we are into the third round of the Carling Cup. We are going in the right direction.

“If you had told people we would have what we have now, they would have snapped your hands off. How can people question the position of the manager? It’s absurd.”

It sounds a bit like Carver has got the wrong end of the stick actually. I think any speculation was about whether Pardew might decide to leave rather than being sacked. I don’t think many people thought his position was in ‘danger’ as such. (more…)