Strange that we've been so maligned for our defence but at the same time according to the stats our players are the 4th best tacklers in the Premier League !

if this doesn't prove the managers the problem I don't know what will. The players clearly want to get stuck in but Pardew's not getting them to do it enough.

In the last two games we let in at least 3 goals from set-pieces - we rarely used to concede from set-pieces. We also continuously fail to look dangerous from set-pieces; this is the problem. I and others have highlighted this several times before.
No point in scoring if you are going to concede from a simple corner. We desperately need to work on this. If we fail to do so, then I will start to agree with Pardew out - as this is a basic part of the game.

Red and Blue Army!

If it suits your agenda, haven't really a clue what your on about.
Are you saying Pardew is stopping them tackling, but they are defying him by being the 4th best tacklers.

You couldn't make up that stupidity if you tried.

Not sure about less tackles when Cabaye replaced the Jedi,old Kebab is very fond of a tackle.

..and too many squabbles after, sadly.