Same Sad Old Excuses From 'Scratched Record' Pardew!

Last updated : 15 April 2013 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Alan Pardew: "It looked like a team that had worked all week on the opposition and were fresh, and the other team looked tired - that was our team.

"We were tired and lost our shape a little bit at times and were off the cuff. We were just tired in the mind and in the body.

"A game like that, you can't be. It took its toll on us this week.

"With that in mind, we still should have played better. The linesman has made a crucial decision at 1-0, which could take the game somewhere else.

"Unfortunately for us, he has called it offside when it's not. They have then, from two breakaways, smashed it in the top corner.

"It's a very ugly day for us and from the staff and from my players, I apologise to our fans."