Alan Pardew’s Monday Night Football appearance seemed to split viewers.
They either didn’t like the former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United manager’s contribution, or really didn’t like it.
Which seems a bit harsh on Pardew, who was hardly going to divulge the secrets of the universe on a football broadcast.
The 55-year-old has been out of work since Palace sacked him three days before Christmas, but there’s no doubt he wants to get back into management soon and preferably in the Premier League.
As such, he was never going to rock the boat on the Sky Sports show, ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Watford.
He spoke about Sunderland getting relegated and David Moyes, without really saying anything.
WATCH: @Carra23 and Alan Pardew discuss @SunderlandAFC’s future after relegation. More here: https://t.co/6jnql98DmD https://t.co/oNbF0lPnyw
— Sky Sports Retro (@SkySportsRetro) May 1, 2017
And about Chelsea following their impressive win over Everton on Sunday.
WATCH: Alan Pardew & @Carra23 debate how sides can deal with @ChelseaFC under Antonio Conte: https://t.co/4f4fESvY0r https://t.co/8xBSaWIliW
— Sky Sports Retro (@SkySportsRetro) May 1, 2017
However, Pardew’s first appearance on the show wasn’t entirely well received.
One person felt he should be in the Crucible in Sheffield.
Does Alan Pardew know he's not analysing the #SnookerWorldChampionship as he keeps talking about pockets all the time #mnf #WatLiv ⚽️⚽️⚽️
— Dan Meader (@danmeader07) May 1, 2017
Some weren’t willing to give him a chance.
Alan Pardew on #MNF is enough to spoil your bank holiday #fraud #nufc #WatLiv
— Andrew ⚫⚪ (@Andrew_1892_) May 1, 2017
Most took issue with his comments about Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso.
He said the 26-year-old, who has played 220 games in the past nine years, is “an inexperienced player,” and that “no-one would have imagined he’d play this role [left wing-back] as well as he has”.
In fairness to Pardew, he probably meant Alonso was inexperienced in the Premier League, and as all proper football men know, that’s the only thing that matters.
Pardew says no one could have anticipated Alonso would play the WB role so well. Paulo Sousa did 18 months ago. It’s why Chelsea bought him
— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) May 1, 2017
Alan Pardew: "Marcos Alonso: this is an inexperienced player." pic.twitter.com/Q9vFnAHyBN
— Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) May 1, 2017
Alan Pardew there, describing 26 year old Marcos Alonso, with 220 senior appearances to his name as "inexperienced"
— GeorgeWeahsCousin (@WeahsCousin) May 1, 2017
This guy is not a fan of Pardew. Or Troy Deeney, apparently.
https://twitter.com/JewishGaberdine/status/859120148007014400
Even his attire was open to scrutiny.
Who did Pardew borrow that suit from on #mnf. Least he could do was get one that isnt 2 sizes too small! pic.twitter.com/omOqnrXfVl
— Rob Jones (@DuncanUK45) May 1, 2017
He could do nothing right for some.
https://twitter.com/RmTcse/status/859121940119814146
Pardew giving tactical advice on Monday Night Football. pic.twitter.com/IKbffgyp7m
— Five Year Plan (@FYPFanzine) May 1, 2017
Nothing.
https://twitter.com/davidcnewstead/status/859119878212661249
Yep. Nothing.
So Pardew is filling in for Neville tonight. Christ. Like replacing a Sunday dinner with egg on toast.
— hally180 (@pckrc) May 1, 2017
However, he did have some supporters. Well, one. This guy.
Unpopular opinion: I like Alan Pardew #MNF
— Luke (@HuddersLuke) May 1, 2017
