Any identity we had of good young players, local boys who played exciting football is dying.

I think we will have to build a new team first. I guess Zaha will be off as he is an attacking winger, and I can only see us in a defensive formation with one out and out forward. And if he does play a more route one style of football, what is the need for wingers anyway? Just five compact midfielders.

I see you're positive about the whole thing then. Like someone has taken away your favourite toy that doesn't even work and replaced it with a brand new fully functioning present.

Why will he not play to the players' strengths? A few changes are usually the key to succeeding in these circumstances. More changes can come later but it depends what's at your disposal. I doubt he would've said to Eric Dier or Dele Alli, ''Right, forget passing. Just loft it up to Kane and one of you 2 wingers get close for the knock down.''

You'll come out of your Pardew loving depressed state after a few wins. Enjoy.

Like you were positive about escaping the drop with Pardew? However, a witty post, without using t1t, fool, or anything else for that matter. Well done! Anyway, to be serious, I will behind the manager, and only time will tell. I think there will be an up turn due to a slightly easier fixture list around the Arsenal game. However, I will reserve judgement on playing style until I see it. But from what I've seen from other teams he's managed, I'm not gonna get too excited yet.

You've made your point in several threads and if you really hate it that much why not go and support a club that meets your high moral standards instead

You realise this is a forum where people express their opinions right?

And as difficult as it is for somebody like you to understand some of us support a club for life, we don't pick whats fashionable.

Edited by JonJon Blazino (24 Dec 2016 9.39am)