Barry's Beef

West Ham United are to hold a Press Conference in 20 minutes with the ominous subject being: "Alan Pardew's future at West Ham." If Pardew gets the boot, which looks increasingly likely he would have to consider himself pretty unlucky; especially given their success last year. Yet, paradoxically, the move would probably give the Hammers a boost. What odds on Ranieri being the next Upton Park supremo?
The situation is a bit like that of Sheffield Wednesday, where popular manager Paul Sturrock was sacked, and whilst many fans, myself included, were upset for Sturrock, Wednesday's recent upturn in fortunes under Sean McAuley and current manager Brian Laws is not to be sneezed at. Incidentally another win for the Owls on Saturday. 2-1 away win at Carrow Road. Kind of apt, what with Alan Partridge hailing from Norwich. A nice link there.

Update: Pardew sacked. Dowie early favourite. I still reckon the Tinker-Man


picture nicked from the Guardian's image gallery here

Labels: Alan Pardew, Alan Partridge, that man with the big egg head, West Ham