It was mentioned in the commentary. Frankly, I have nothing against Darren, but I find it DISGRACEFUL that in this day and age a professional footballer can't organise himself enough to make it to a match in plenty of time. Unless there are extenuating circumstances which we don't yet know, beyond roadworks on the M25, I find it pathetic.
[cite]Posted By: LoOkOuT[/cite]It was mentioned in the commentary. Frankly, I have nothing against Darren, but I find it DISGRACEFUL that in this day and age a professional footballer can't organise himself enough to make it to a match in plenty of time. Unless there are extenuating circumstances which we don't yet know, beyond roadworks on the M25, I find it pathetic.
There was an accident on the M25 south of the Dartford crossing (more) which buggered up a lot of journeys to The Valley today, especially considering the early start.
I don't see how an accident on the anti clockwise section of the M25 before the tunnel/bridge could effect someone coming down from Ipswich. Surely he'd come straight down the A12?
I thought it was common practice that they had all the players in a local hotel the night before a game, even if it is at home? Makes sense doesn't it when you've got the JT's of this world boozing it at every opportunity and players living far and wide?
Possibly, Pards has already had a little moan this season about budget cuts affecting the team. They used to fly to a lot of away games but this season it's back to long coach journeys, and I think Pardew was upset that it took them 7 hours to get to Coventry and he believed it was a contributory factor in one or two players putting in lacklustre performances.
Seeing that Coventry was the start of our recent poor run of results and now a player has failed to turn up to a game because he was stuck in traffic, I wonder if Pardew will be back in Reg's office demanding a bit more for his teams travel budget?
[cite]Posted By: Addickted[/cite]I don't see how an accident on the anti clockwise section of the M25 before the tunnel/bridge could effect someone coming down from Ipswich. Surely he'd come straight down the A12?
i came round the M25 and it was a bit sticky going over the bridge but no worse than usual, so that's not his excuse
I know he's originally from Ipswich but why when signing for us from Newcastle did he choose to live near Ipswich. Surely he should move closer? That said, what impact would he have made even if he had made it and come on?
[cite]Posted By: EGAddick[/cite]I thought it was common practice that they had all the players in a local hotel the night before a game, even if it is at home? Makes sense doesn't it when you've got the JT's of this world boozing it at every opportunity and players living far and wide?
I thought that too, but maybe as he has a kid the club allows him to commute to home games?
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There was an accident on the M25 south of the Dartford crossing (more) which buggered up a lot of journeys to The Valley today, especially considering the early start.
Seeing that Coventry was the start of our recent poor run of results and now a player has failed to turn up to a game because he was stuck in traffic, I wonder if Pardew will be back in Reg's office demanding a bit more for his teams travel budget?
A120, M11, straight into Blackwall tunnel - piece of cake Darren!
Feeble excuse if you ask me
I thought that too, but maybe as he has a kid the club allows him to commute to home games?