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I would never argue we haven't underperformed and that Pardew couldn't have done more. I just think there are other factors that haven't helped but the general grumble seems to be Pardew's tactics or Ba being a greedy cunt who has the audacity to demand he plays in his natural position are the only things that have hindered us. It's pretty audacious to demand anything pertaining to 'where you play' when you play football for millions a year, mate.

Thomas, did you do that yourself? I've been pissing myself for about half an hour at that. Probably the best thing anyone has ever done.

Doesn't score for one game = barren run Howay man Jon, you don't have to reply to everyone criticising Ba, especially the clear jokes.

Must help when he can watch Jonas lack penetration and pace for an hour before going on. He knows he's got pace and can focus on doing what Jonas doesn't.

Jonas is on the wrong side for decent delivery, too.

It is, I keep going out to check my lawn and so far it's draining well with no pools of standing water, I'm sure our pitch will drain even better. Good lad.

Cool, hopefully nothing too serious then. I know he's got a heart defect, but Marseilles have cleared him to play for 2 years now so it can't be threatening.

Is he quite injury prone? Would love some genuine pace in the side

Hate to be one of those guys that calls people out on things they've said in the past, but I knew this guy was quality and genuinely couldn't believe the likes of HTT writing this kid off within a few europa league apps and some 20 minute spells in the prem. Clearly technically better than every player minus maybe Colo and Ben Arfa. His one touch passing and versatility in defending and attacking moves means for me he was clearly MOTM today.

Not 3 DM's again

Definitely a diamond in the not-so-rough. Just needs us to have a bit more possession and his play will see us keep it more in turn. Looks tidy.

Danny Simpson man Looks like such a fucking wet lettuce, I bet he's all glans and no shaft.

When you went there did it not look like it might be quite nice if you could afford to do anything? Well, my friend, David Beckham can probably afford to do almost anything he wants in Monaco, and it's fucking lush weather.

Aye, this is my concern. What are french internationals Cabaye and Ben Arfa going to think about playing for a poor midtable side? If the slide continues, and somehow we still keep our big players, will we be able to make the recruitments we desperately need? We blew it big time this summer, we had the biggest pull (in terms of signing players) we've had in maybe more than half a decade, and we signed a youngster from Ajax? Should have kicked on.

I agree Disco, ho is anyone ever going to think they're good enough if the only experiences they get in the PL are defeats! Ridiculous.

:lol: Dave

Love a bit of Jonas, but my god he's done nothing all season except get fouled.

Agreed.

Aye, where do post match interviews get uploaded to first? BBC?

Does he ever not kick it out for a throw?

How do you relay your unerring disdain for things in real life without this smiley? I have started saying anguish a lot more than I used too I must admit.

I think he looks fine, like. His job, for anyone who watched him at Ajax, was to be an outlet. As the anchor of the team, he just kept them playing high up the pitch, recycling possession for the other players with more nous to create. The problem is, we don't need him (at the moment) as no one can keep hold of the ball for longer than 10 seconds anyway. He is completely superfluous in a long ball side.

Looks that way to me. 433 How?

Look forward to seeing a good 70odd minutes from Ben Arfa and Marveaux in the same side. Might get some nice passing on the go.

Barfa central? I like the look of that. Not sure about playing Taylor though.