We struggled with it at Newcastle and we were not alone in that among the English clubs.
ALAN PARDEWYou always have to have faith in your own abilities and that has to be evident to your players.
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These difficult periods come and you have to accept that.
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You have to have tactical plans to get a deal over the line.
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They were great days, great nights at St James’ Park and I remember them with affection. Maybe they are forgotten too quickly.
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Amid all the negativity at Newcastle, we achieved some great things.
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It’s probably a greater reflection of youngsters from France and elsewhere in Europe.
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Finishing fifth in the Premier League with a great team was a fine effort and we also got to the quarterfinals of the Europa League and nearly got past a Benfica side that went to the final.
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Thursday night games are difficult to contend with given the level of physicality we deal with in the Premier League.
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You always have to have faith in your own abilities and that has to be evident to your players.
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If you’ve had a bad experience with an agent, you have to move past it.
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I did as well as I could at Newcastle.
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I didn’t listen to half of the criticism I received. I just didn’t let it enter my brain.
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If you’ve seen the Harry Potter films, we use the term ‘dementors’ – people who can draw the life out of you in terms of your energy.
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It’s almost like he has Dr. Who’s Tardis because he always turns up on time. (on Teddy Sheringham)
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I have had situations in the past when you are close to signing a player and the money involved switches from euros to pounds to dollars. It is a difficult process, but one we have to work with.
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So we eradicate the ‘dementors’, encourage the positive people, and that spreads around to create the team spirit we have here.
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