Honestly..who can defend Pearson now

[Parafox]

See Above.

 

Not much there that can be argued against and all logically thought out.

 

I imagine however, that MC Prussian will counter it with some simplistic blue-tinted, NP-loving response, so I fear you have wasted that on him.

[hornyhollthefox123]

Can't believe he is still manager

Oh ok now I've said that we are bound to beat Spurs away following an attacking display not witnessed all season

Here's hoping anyway

We've already beaten Spurs away once though?

It's so tedious listening to all these complaints. The team he played on Saturday was exactly what people had requested for weeks. Maybe, just maybe we don't have the personnel to compete at this level.

We aren't a million miles away but not quite there. Given we also have an inexperienced manager at this level, it doesn't look like there's going to be a fairytale ending this season, but to criticise and completely forget how good he's been to this club is laughable.

It's not his fault he's still got the bloody job! Do you think he wants to walk away from this? Blame the owners if you want someone to stick it on

[LCFCSOULBOY]

I honestly believe Pearson has damaged our clubs image and reputation. Our owners obviously want to create a successful environment for their investment. After throttling an opposing player, telling a fan to FOAD then calling a reporter a F*cling Wank*r etc. Who would want to bring their children to the stadium And what player in the future would want to play for such a inept and psycho manager. He is ruing our credibility and that is not even talking about his arrogance. He needs rid off immediately. Give a one way bus ticket home then change all the locks at the KP.

I honestly believe Pearson has damaged our clubs image and reputation. Our owners obviously want to create a successful environment for their investment. After throttling an opposing player, telling a fan to FOAD then calling a reporter a F*cling Wank*r etc. Who would want to bring their children to the stadium And what player in the future would want to play for such a inept and psycho manager. He is ruing our credibility and that is not even talking about his arrogance. He needs rid off immediately. Give a one way bus ticket home then change all the locks at the KP.

[Guest MarshallForEngland]

Noticed another hallmark of the foaming-at-the-mouth, rattle-tossing "Pearson out" folk in this thread: they tell you what your argument is, instruct you to defend it and then strut away victoriously when you can't. I haven't seen a single person say that Pearson has had an exemplary season or that we've had a problem-free time in the premiership, but this is how your view will be summarized if you try and deliver a balanced and proportioned view on the topic of his sacking. If you even dare to suggest that he still might be a decent option either in the premiership in the unlikely even that we stay up, or in the championship if we go down, you'll be told that you're stupid for agreeing with every formation, substitution, and decision that Pearson has made, as if there's no way you can notice the man's flaws and mistakes but not act like a jilted lover every time his name is mentioned. Everything is a false dichotomy on here; you're either vehemently for or ardently against it and if you're not one, exponents of the other will say you are anyway and then lambast you for holding a fictional position.

[st albans fox]

some - yes. The comments being that if he was determined to play 3 cb's then we had to play schlupp and RDL wide. But he freely admitted that it was a 3-4-3, not a 3-5-2. Had it been the latter, we would have got them forward much more often and possibly to greater effect. Also, the two forwards may have been closer together rather than stuck central and wide on the left.

The formation and tactics were a shambles, not the personnel.

[Strokes]

Noticed another hallmark of the foaming-at-the-mouth, rattle-tossing "Pearson out" folk in this thread: they tell you what your argument is, instruct you to defend it and then strut away victoriously when you can't. I haven't seen a single person say that Pearson has had an exemplary season or that we've had a problem-free time in the premiership, but this is how your view will be summarized if you try and deliver a balanced and proportioned view on the topic of his sacking. If you even dare to suggest that he still might be a decent option either in the premiership in the unlikely even that we stay up, or in the championship if we go down, you'll be told that you're stupid for agreeing with every formation, substitution, and decision that Pearson has made, as if there's no way you can notice the man's flaws and mistakes but not act like a jilted lover every time his name is mentioned. Everything is a false dichotomy on here; you're either vehemently for or ardently against it and if you're not one, exponents of the other will say you are anyway and then lambast you for holding a fictional position.

[artursteppe]

1. Where was that "assault" or "near assault" you're talking about? The player(s) crashed into the manager, there was a toss and a tumble, Pearson put his hands on McArthur's chest, both got up, quickly thought about the whole deal, smiled and went off their respective ways again

2. Let's face it - that journalist was simply asking the same stupendous question over and over again. Other managers have said similar or worse things during interviews and got away with it (mainly because the mic was fortunately off) - or do you recall a similar instance in recent history?

3. That fan is/was a dimwit

4. I've seen a lot of chopping and changing myself on the pitch - both in formation and personnel. Be it GK, RB, CB, wingers or forwards. He hardly ever uses the same starting eleven, we've seen so many different starting sheets. If you can accuse the manager of something, it's that he's failed in finding out his best starting XI over the course of this season so far.

5. The season's not over yet - my calender runs until May. And yours?

 

The past winless streak in the Championship? Holy moly? Aren't we digging deep now... You do realize that he did turn it around in the end? Granted, he tested the patience of a many a LCFC follower, but he did deliver. It took him years to find his ways in the Championship and the same rule applies a level higher up. It's just that some fans are very unforgiving and so desperate to see us stay in this league that they'd walk over bodies.

Hey, gis a job, I can do that, I can put out a different team every week, gis a job, I can do that, change the names on the team sheet every week, gis a job, I'd like £10K per week to change the team every week, gis a job. I can be a crap manager, gis a job.

 

What are you on MC???????

 

( or is it £20K per week - whatever I'd do it for £0.5K per week )

[Guest MattP]

Noticed another hallmark of the foaming-at-the-mouth, rattle-tossing "Pearson out" folk in this thread: they tell you what your argument is, instruct you to defend it and then strut away victoriously when you can't. I haven't seen a single person say that Pearson has had an exemplary season or that we've had a problem-free time in the premiership, but this is how your view will be summarized if you try and deliver a balanced and proportioned view on the topic of his sacking. If you even dare to suggest that he still might be a decent option either in the premiership in the unlikely even that we stay up, or in the championship if we go down, you'll be told that you're stupid for agreeing with every formation, substitution, and decision that Pearson has made, as if there's no way you can notice the man's flaws and mistakes but not act like a jilted lover every time his name is mentioned. Everything is a false dichotomy on here; you're either vehemently for or ardently against it and if you're not one, exponents of the other will say you are anyway and then lambast you for holding a fictional position.

Bravo.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

We've already beaten Spurs away once though?

It's so tedious listening to all these complaints. The team he played on Saturday was exactly what people had requested for weeks. Maybe, just maybe we don't have the personnel to compete at this level.

We aren't a million miles away but not quite there. Given we also have an inexperienced manager at this level, it doesn't look like there's going to be a fairytale ending this season, but to criticise and completely forget how good he's been to this club is laughable.

It's not his fault he's still got the bloody job! Do you think he wants to walk away from this? Blame the owners if you want someone to stick it on

Another foaming at the mouth Pearson lover then?

Just to bring the required balance and honesty I do think generally NP has done a great job at City (last season was great) but equally he seems to find it difficult to get out of these ruts he gets in

We as a club need a change in direction, this season has been nothing but disgraceful even though I like most fans have backed him and the team all the way

The Hull Game is where it all changed, seriously woeful and unacceptable performance

[MC Prussian]

How has this season been disgraceful? Because the team hasn't delivered up to the (somewhat ludicrous) expectations of some fans?

 

 

Granted, it's not nice being set at the foot of the table, but who says we can't collect a few wins here and there until the end of the season?

People complain about the Hull game when Pearson actually made the changes to the starting eleven many fans wanted.

 

It's the substitutions that killed the game more than anything - and that's where the manager has to be held accountable.

[MC Prussian]

Hey, gis a job, I can do that, I can put out a different team every week, gis a job, I can do that, change the names on the team sheet every week, gis a job, I'd like £10K per week to change the team every week, gis a job. I can be a crap manager, gis a job.

 

What are you on MC???????

 

( or is it £20K per week - whatever I'd do it for £0.5K per week )

Honestly, looking at your incoherent ramblings, I should be the one asking. 

[artursteppe]

Honestly, looking at your incoherent ramblings, I should be the one asking.

Sorry dude, but ignorance is no excuse - I was parodying Yosser Hughes in the very famous serial called 'Boys From The Black Stuff'. ( Google it ).

 

Try and get a bit of culture about yourself as well as some analytical ability about football, dude.

[Bettsj2]

The substitutions killed the game more than anything - and that's where the manager has to be held accountable and sacked.

#Pearsonout

[Babylon]

How has this season been disgraceful?

Anyone calling it disgraceful perhaps needs to get a grip of reality.

[teblin]

How has this season been disgraceful? Because the team hasn't delivered up to the (somewhat ludicrous) expectations of some fans?

Granted, it's not nice being set at the foot of the table, but who says we can't collect a few wins here and there until the end of the season?

People complain about the Hull game when Pearson actually made the changes to the starting eleven many fans wanted.

It's the substitutions that killed the game more than anything - and that's where the manager has to be held accountable.

I have always defended Pearson. But come on he has got a lot wrong this season.

We should be better off than we are, there are poor teams in this league that we haven't delivered against. In the end it us the manager that is accountable.

We could get some wins by keeping him, but the rest if the season hasn't really proved that.

Saturday just made me think he's lost the plot a little and the players didn't have any drive.

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

How has this season been disgraceful? Because the team hasn't delivered up to the (somewhat ludicrous) expectations of some fans?

Granted, it's not nice being set at the foot of the table, but who says we can't collect a few wins here and there until the end of the season?

People complain about the Hull game when Pearson actually made the changes to the starting eleven many fans wanted.

It's the substitutions that killed the game more than anything - and that's where the manager has to be held accountable.

I don't think expecting us to stay up in a mediocre Premier league ludicrous at all.

[Fox Ulike]

We've already beaten Spurs away once though?

It's so tedious listening to all these complaints. The team he played on Saturday was exactly what people had requested for weeks. Maybe, just maybe we don't have the personnel to compete at this level.

We aren't a million miles away but not quite there. Given we also have an inexperienced manager at this level, it doesn't look like there's going to be a fairytale ending this season, but to criticise and completely forget how good he's been to this club is laughable.

It's not his fault he's still got the bloody job! Do you think he wants to walk away from this? Blame the owners if you want someone to stick it on

 

Utter nonsense.

 

No-one was calling for a five-man defence at home to Hull. No-one was asking for Kramaric on the wing. No-one was asking for Tom Lawrence ahead of Marc Albrighton.

 

And No-one asked us to play 3 centre-backs against ten men for a significant chunk of the game.

 

And yes, we are a million miles away. We are on course to be one of the worst teams in Premiership history.

 

Pearson had financial backing, he’s had supportive owners who don’t interfere, he had a bright young squad brimming with confidence following last season. The fans have been patient and forgiving, the players have backed him. We’ve had stability, spirit and determination throughout the club.

 

So. Just how on Earth has he managed to fvck it up so badly??

 

There really is no excuse for us being quite so pitiful. I could accept a relegation, but being cut adrift and effectively down with 10 games still to play is unforgivable.

[Babylon]

I don't think expecting us to stay up in a mediocre Premier league ludicrous at all.

The three promoted teams are all struggling, perhaps it's not as mediocre as you think. Pearson might be losing the plot, but it was always going to be difficult.

[Bettsj2]

The three promoted teams are all struggling, perhaps it's not as mediocre as you think. Pearson might be losing the plot, but it was always going to be difficult.

His decisions have made it much harder. Quite a few people are seeing it now and turning on him. If he's still in charge at the next home game and plays a back 5, he may lose the little amount of the crowd that are still with him.

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

The three promoted teams are all struggling, perhaps it's not as mediocre as you think. Pearson might be losing the plot, but it was always going to be difficult.

It's mediocre, Man U and Liverpool sitting 4th and 5th and both have received a lot of criticism this season for performing poorly ( by their standards) Palace sitting 12th? All smacks of mediocrity to me.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Anyone calling it disgraceful perhaps needs to get a grip of reality.

I don't call being bottom and 7 points away from safety a good season

Reality I have in abundance thanks aswell as honesty in that when we play well I praise and when we don't im honest enough to say we haven't played well

I rarely go overboard with criticism but my honest thoughts are that this season has been an utter disaster

[Guest MattP]

It's mediocre, Man U and Liverpool sitting 4th and 5th and both have received a lot of criticism this season for performing poorly ( by their standards) Palace sitting 12th? All smacks of mediocrity to me.

The PL Is very mediocre I agree.

In hindsight I think maybe the overrating of the championship was the issue instead of underrating the top flight.

Certainly the psychicality needed - sides like Palace West Brom Stoke etc aren't even that good but if you can defend crosses into the box and score from crosses into the box you'll win games up here no matter how shit you are in between them.

[Fox Ulike]

The three promoted teams are all struggling, perhaps it's not as mediocre as you think. Pearson might be losing the plot, but it was always going to be difficult.

 

True it's a tough tough league. But Pearson has made it much harder than it needed to be.

 

He keeps 3 attackers on the pitch when defending a narrow lead late at Everton; and then he keeps three central defenders on the pitch when chasing a late goal at home to Hull.  He spends £9m to replace his £8m striker. He then plays said striker on the wing.

 

There’s just been too many of these sort of decisions that have cost us. He’s now starting to blame the players for his choices, which means that The End cannot now be far away for Nige. Surely it is only being delayed by a relegation clause in his contract.

 

It’s just been very poor.

[Babylon]

It's mediocre, Man U and Liverpool sitting 4th and 5th and both have received a lot of criticism this season for performing poorly ( by their standards) Palace sitting 12th? All smacks of mediocrity to me.

 

The problem is you're comparing it to previous premier league seasons. What we need to be comparing is the difference between the premier league and the championship, which is still clearly vast looking at the bottom three. Teams coming up seem to be replying on other teams imploding and bad appointments. So it might be mediocre compared to 10 years ago, but the gap is growing ever bigger and will continue to do so with FFP.

 

The league has actually changed over the last few years for me, the quality and the entertainment value has dropped. With more and more teams just focused on grinding out results and happy to pick up 0-0's away etc. With people like Pulis lauded as something amazing.

[Babylon]

He keeps 3 attackers on the pitch when defending a narrow lead late at Everton; and then he keeps three central defenders on the pitch when chasing a late goal at home to Hull.  He spends £9m to replace his £8m striker. He then plays said striker on the wing.

For the 1000 time, Cambiasso had to come off. You might not agree but at the end of the day most people realise if a player needs to come of then they need to come off. What's better... 3 at the back or 4 at the back? The logic behind it was there as you can push an extra man forward, what was wrong was making subs to do that... then reverting to the 4.