Pardew craves continuity at Newcastle (as long as it’s cheap enough)
Posted on August 10th, 2011 | 55 Comments |
‘Evening all, apologies for my absence over the last two days but I’ve been engaging in a rather offensive activity beginning with ‘w’. By which I mean work, lest those with their minds in the gutter start thinking otherwise!
It seems we’ve given Shola a contract worth another two years. Alan Pardew had this to say about the matter:
“We are delighted to have confirmed Shola’s new contract.
“He has done a terrific job for me since I’ve been at the club and he is also a great character to have around the place.
“It is important to have continuity, and keeping Shola on board helps us achieve that aim.”
I think what Pardew forgot to say on the subject of ‘continuity’ is that it’s a good idea only if the contract is cheap enough. 29 year-old Shola’s evidently was, whereas 29 year-old Kevin Nolan’s clearly wasn’t and 28 year-old Joey Barton’s probably isn’t.
Anyway, Shola was quite pleased about it, saying:
“All I’ve ever wanted is to play for Newcastle United and it is a really happy day for me.
“Newcastle is, and always will be, my club and I’m looking forward immensely to the next three years, beginning this Saturday with the new season opener against Arsenal.
“I would also like to thank the board and the manager for their continued support, which is very much appreciated.”
I must admit I find Shola a difficult person to dislike despite his somewhat understated record of 70 goals in 303 games for us, so whilst my head says it’s time to move him on, my heart is kind of glad he’s staying.
He should have been moved on he does not meet the boards or owners criteria,also the main point is he’s shite