Newcastle: 10 Things Pardew Should Be Applauded For
5. His Record Against Chelsea
This seasons victory at home to Chelsea was particularly sweet and if there's one thing worth applauding Alan Pardew for, then it should be that he managed to wipe the smug grin off of Jose Mourinhos face (at least for this season), and pop the increasingly obnoxious bubble of the new invincibles that was being blown around Stamford Bridge. In fact, that game summed up most of Pardews reign (most of NUFCs history, when it comes to it): moments of brilliance, moments of defiance, catastrophe (having to sub on a rookie goalie, who has since proved that he is far from able to do the job that was asked of him, Steven Taylors needless red card), and then anxious holding on that isnt even really fun to endure, followed by a reaffirmation of the reason the Toon Army cant help but love the club in the end. Then there was Cisses double at the Bridge. Beautiful. Applause due.
