Pathetic from pardew. But nothing a bit of censure, a fine and a touchline ban can't deal with. Savage saying he ought to be sacked is just ridiculous
I'm satisfied with the way NUFC have handled it. Massive costly fine for the tit, a public rollicking, and a formal disciplinary warning. Unfortunately, that's the best the board have handled a situation in the last 2 years.
"It is most disappointing that this incident has taken the focus away from what was a fantastic performance by the team and an excellent result away from home which leaves the club in eighth place in the Premier League.
"Sadly the headlines will not be focused on the result or the efforts of the players, but instead on the actions of our manager."
That's a very deliberate choice of words, in my opinion. They have totally separated the victory from any part Pardew played. It was the players' "efforts"... Interesting.
People in other countries will be seeing these images no doubt, either by media or by the video going viral... What player would want to work for him??? Honestly?
Savage was a poor poor excuse of a footballer who has a short memory.
I really don't think it will make all that much difference. After all some players still want to play for Sunderland, and have you seen their town? What a ****hole
To be fair though, they all live in Newcastle and the surrounding areas!
I really don't think it will make all that much difference. After all some players still want to play for Sunderland, and have you seen their town? What a ****hole
I really don't think it will make all that much difference. After all some players still want to play for Sunderland, and have you seen their town? What a ****hole
I think it shows us how much Ashley backs Pardew to be honest.
Could have sacked him for Gross Misconduct and wouldn't have had to pay him a penny. He's obviously pissed off with Pardew, hence the fine and formal warning.
The club have also acted quickly and firmly in order to try and reduce any FA punishment IMO.
In terms of the incident itself, it was ridiculous from Pardew and he really needs to clean up his act on the touch line. Another big touch line incident could see him gone after this warning.
Ridiculous that MOTD didn't discuss any of the goals in their "analysis".
I do think that given how he was in his post match interview that this has been a big, big wake up call for Pardew and one that he needed. I reckon he'll get a further (big) fine from the FA and a 6-8 game stadium (not touch line) ban.

I really don't think it will make all that much difference. After all some players still want to play for Sunderland, and have you seen their town? What a ****hole
Savage says "his position is untenable" - we should be so ****ing lucky!
This is absurd. I've decided - I'm throwing my hat in with Pards. It took something bizarre like this to unite us behind the ****.
Hang on if the F.A. fine Pardew I can't see how he could pay it all. He'll be turning up to matches in his pants and vest at this rate.
Sad when I read some of the comments here just how low our morals have descended, do any of you fools ever give thought to how low they will be for your children , or do you naively believe that they will stay at the present level. To those of you who actually support his act please do not complain if ever you are the victim of some low life with no moral conscience, after all they would only be getting down in the gutter with you