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Pearson - Absolute liability

Pearson - Absolute liability

Upon reflection I feel that our friend mr Pearson is beginning to be noted as much for his petulance and shenanigans than his contributions to each match.
I particularly didn’t like the way he addressed earl after he made a few mistakes and I don’t think earl appreciated it either
Browne was clearly getting frustrated with Pearson’s behaviour and spoke to him on numerous occasions.
I think patience’s in general are beginning to wear thin and the only way to address that is to start to behave in a more reasonable manner ?
Sports psychologist required
 
I have NEVER seen a referee change his mind about a decision after he has given it. At best, if he thinks it was a bit harsh, he might even things up later on with a dubious free kick in your favour, but generally, talking to the referee during the match (about anything) is completely pointless. I'd ban all players from talking to the ref at all...
 
edgy said:
Upon reflection I feel that our friend mr Pearson is beginning to be noted as much for his petulance and shenanigans than his contributions to each match.
I particularly didn’t like the way he addressed earl after he made a few mistakes and I don’t think earl appreciated it either
Browne was clearly getting frustrated with Pearson’s behaviour and spoke to him on numerous occasions.
I think patience’s in general are beginning to wear thin and the only way to address that is to start to behave in a more reasonable manner ?
Sports psychologist required
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Very good point. It’s also worth considering the concentration levels required to compete at Championship level. The last thing the rest of the team need is the added responsibility of “wet-nursing” a petulant child through a game. Having said that he’s a flippin good footballer. Sports psychologist definitely required.
 
If we'd sold Pearson last summer genuinely believe we would now be involved in a relegation struggle.
Roy keane was known for having a go at other players , it comes from being driven to win at all costs. Joey Barton fits it to the same bracket and he dragged Burnley into the PL.
Vince Lombardi - "show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser"
 
PNEroulette said:
If we'd sold Pearson last summer genuinely believe we would now be involved in a relegation struggle.
Roy keane was known for having a go at other players , it comes from being driven to win at all costs. Joey Barton fits it to the same bracket and he dragged Burnley into the PL.
Vince Lombardi - "show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser"
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Please
Joey Barton kicked the living day lights out of an innocent fellow because of his attitude - one that all too often was seen on the pitch
If that's what's required to win then I will pass thank you very much
Odd that lineker reached the standard he did and played at the highest level yet was never booked - but he didn't have an at all costs attitude - he let his ability do the talking
 
We'll be far worse off without him in central midfield.

He does miss too many games through suspension, but the other 30+ games we'd have to play without him if we sold him or benched him as someone has suggested wouldn't be very good going off our record without him in the team.

Given how long it took us just to get a target man, or a replacement for John Welsh, I don't have much faith in us promptly signing an aggressive, deep lying defensive midfielder who is also a quality reader of the game and distributor of the ball, once Pearson leaves the club.
 
beerchipsgravy said:
I have NEVER seen a referee change his mind about a decision after he has given it. At best, if he thinks it was a bit harsh, he might even things up later on with a dubious free kick in your favour, but generally, talking to the referee during the match (about anything) is completely pointless. I'd ban all players from talking to the ref at all...
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Happened with Arsenal a few years ago. The reaction of the players in unison caused it.
 
Is he getting to the stage that he thinks he can do whatever he wants becuase AN says that if fit and not banned then he plays? After his latest ban he needed to sit on the bench or in the stands for at least 1 game to make him aware of his responabilities. we all want to win.

i recall him driving away from Ewood park after the Blackburn match and teh manner in which he did it said it all.

great player, could be awesome but sadly can't see him altering and we need to find a replacement.
 
beerchipsgravy said:
I have NEVER seen a referee change his mind about a decision after he has given it. At best, if he thinks it was a bit harsh, he might even things up later on with a dubious free kick in your favour, but generally, talking to the referee during the match (about anything) is completely pointless. I'd ban all players from talking to the ref at all...
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Some refs would then book players for ignoring him.
 
edgy said:
Please
Joey Barton kicked the living day lights out of an innocent fellow because of his attitude - one that all too often was seen on the pitch
If that's what's required to win then I will pass thank you very much
Odd that lineker reached the standard he did and played at the highest level yet was never booked - but he didn't have an at all costs attitude - he let his ability do the talking
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There's nothing I'd like better than PNE playing attractive winning football with a side that's fair and well mannered. But lets face it ,its not realistically going to happen. We are going to have to scrap and find another way to win like Dyches Burnley do.
Pearson has never made a challenge remotely like Keanes Haaland one or some of Barton's but he is prepared to rough things up like they did and we are all the better for it ,imo.
 
Yes he pisses me off with these petulant bookings, but make the most of him while he’s here because when he’s gone we will bloody miss him I’d rather have him for thirty plus games a season than none .
 
Just discussing this with an Everton fan at work. Gareth Barry in his 653 Premier League appearances received 123 yellow cards - the highest in the PL. Rooney got 102 in 491 appearances. Pearson has got 60 in 145.
 
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