Seems to have changed their mentality. They're no longer a soft touch. Took too long to matter this season, but it bodes well for his future as a manager. Always seemed the right type for coaching.
I would say it is still a risky appointment but at the risk of sounding morose I doubt they can afford a more high profile name given the proverbial that is about to hot the financial fan.
I think they'll be fine financially. Parachute payments will take the sting out, for a start. Sessegnon, Mitrovic and Seri will bring in decent fees, while about half of the rest of their squad is either on loan or out of contract. Parker will have quite a rebuilding job to do and loans could be key to it.
What is the risk? They are going to lose most of their high profile players and someone will have to rebuild within a budget. Who better than Scotty who has an in-depth knowledge of the younger players around at the moment.
Newcastle: Promoted, sacked, replaced by Pardew. Norwich: Ensured Premier League survival for two seasons, then they sacked him while they were outside the drop zone. Relegated. Brighton: Survived for two seasons, sacked... Pardewed and relegated?
Remember it well. My daughters first Wembley Final, she was 12 years old. Last week she celebrated her 50th!!! That was the good thing about replays, all the tickets were available to fans so you could get tickets for all the kids! Fabulous goal, will never forget it.
