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If IF if we just didn't have a clueless manager i'd be very very excited about the new season The cunt will fucking ruin it.

Not happy with that...FFS!

Saying Mapou is this and that based on his games in the EPL where he came in to a fucking mess as a young player in a new league and culture. Absolutely laughable imo

Not with Taylor fit I don't think. Mapou is Colo's replacement, not his partner. I guess we'll find out soon.....

Still unfair to judge Mapou considering the circumstances that were when he played for us. More fair comparing the two from now on. Pardew will probably play Taylor and Colo in the beginning of the season. But if you ask me it's only a matter of time until Mbiwa get's a shot at it with Colo as CB, and after that i think it's his.

Jesus Christ, dude! Mapou came in to the team not used to anything in our team or league and much more. Most of all we were a mess on the whole. Im quite sure Mapou will prove you wrong and prove his potential and be class in the near future. And i think he's going to better than Taylor THIS season already, within time. He might not start at first but he'll show that he's the better player.

With Taylor and Colo i think we would concede more goals due to the lack of recovery pace than we would through losing headers with Mapou and Colo. Especially when our fullbacks are as offensive and not always able to get back in time when the opposition counters. EPL is more modern now than it used to be. I'd put my money on Colo and Mapou. I think Mapou will look stronger in every way, and most of all he'll be more confident knowing what to expect. It's not just about size.

Can see Ben Arfa assisting him many many many times (if they can stay fit)

Aye and Lukaku could run through all 3 at ease. I don't get the Anita hype on this board. At least Marveaux has shown what he's good at. Gouffran's looked handy. Mapou looked solid at fullback. Anita? Don't think he's had a genuine good game for us. Ok.

Our best players aren't suited to the system that a player like Downing would require.

Better add a few mill and go for Ince! Better player and a hell of a lot better investment. More suited to our current players as well..

Downing...Choose to not believe!

Exactly Teasy! That's why i don't really favour Bent!

he will wear NO 6 I'll get my coat.....

Has pretty much everything in his locker, an intelligent player as well. Movement...

Most certainly is! HBA has been almost our only threat, take him out and the opposition have almost won already. Will get more space now!

I do NOT wish to see HBA in a 4-4-2!!

Funny that he's the first one who crossed the line....

Brilliant player who will fill a big gap in our first team! Now let's get sticky fingers.

Personally i'd like to see Mapou with Colo. He's more composed in his defending and most of all he gives us recovery pace. I think he'll look stronger in every way this season as he's more prepared for what's to come. I really think they'll form a nice partnership given the chance.

I'd still like another 2 players, one more striker/forward, one winger who can oust Obertan and Jonas. Gomis and Thauvin/Ince

Two sitting midfielders at home to s*** teams, aye that'll show them. Has he even played LW much or is he automatically being turned in to a trend inverted forward? Who said anything about two sitting midfielders? And i wouldn't play either of HBA/Remy as wingers, more like wide forwards.

Against the lesser teams and most home games i'd reaaaally like to see a front four with: Cissé Remy Marveaux Ben Arfa

He will be class!