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The thing is, I see no real defensive benefit in Obertan being played at RW instead of Hatem. I can see where you're coming from but reckon Pardew sees it differently and I'm kind of torn in the middle to be honest. Although Obertan's defensive work isn't comparable to Jonas', he does tend to get himself back into deep positions to offer Simpson support whereas I'm not sure if HBA would drop himself that deep regularly. I also think asking him to get into those positions would possibly nullify some of his attacking threat. The one thing that's probably stopping me from wanting to see Best and Ba up top with HBA on the wing at the moment is Simpson as he does need the help. If Santon was at RB I'd be a lot more comfortable with HBA on the wing.

If Pardew wanted to play HBA on the wing, he wouldn't refuse to play there and it's wrong to suggest otherwise in my opinion. I can understand Pardew not wanting him to play him there with the current system, especially against the better teams but it's something I wouldn't mind seeing in the future with HBA having a free role from the right as Ronaldo has mentioned. It could definitely be tried out at home against the lesser teams.

Agree, I'm a massive Best fan but against Man Utd I would let HBA continue in the team, see what he can produce. Against Chelsea I'm not sure, their defence can be vulnerable to direct play so Best might play a part. Against Chelsea's lumberers, I think pace is the way forward personally. They're good physical CBs but they play that high line, that's something a quick forward can really capitalise on. If Pardew was watching the game on Sunday he would have been licking his lips at the prospect of HBA, Jonas and Obertan running at their back four.

Sig material right there.

Christmas Tree's gone into full WUM mode now like, tedious as fuck.

If they're good enough for Messi, they're good enough for wor Demba.

I know the link was somewhat played down the other day but what a lovely lad Jordan Rhodes comes across as. Really wouldn't mind taking a punt on him at all, seems to have the right attitude to succeed.

Got absolutely zero interest in what their 'fans' think of us, the vast majority of them are small-time wankers who've only popped up in the last couple of years. The arrogance that they've built up in such a short space of time is sickening.

Aye. Some were also making gestures with their arms portraying a limp limb. Utter cunts.

He was, alongside Colo. Shame they were both let down by the fullbacks.

When would you bring him in, out of interest?

Stop embarrassing yourself man.

Magedia!

Why? Because both of them are withdrawn strikers, and one of the best things about our play in the last handful of games has been Ba assisting the midfield. We won't get that if Ba has to hold the line. Ben Arfa can assist the midfield, Ba can hold the ball up. Not seen a great deal to suggest that Ba can hold the ball up that well. Certainly not as well as he drops deep. Eh? He's done it loads this season. Besides, by all accounts Ba and HBA didn't link up against a vastly inferior team to City. That was HBA's first start in a competitive game in a year. Funnily enough, it was also one of Ba's best performances this season.

Why? Because both of them are withdrawn strikers, and one of the best things about our play in the last handful of games has been Ba assisting the midfield. We won't get that if Ba has to hold the line. Ben Arfa can assist the midfield, Ba can hold the ball up. Not seen a great deal to suggest that Ba can hold the ball up that well. Certainly not as well as he drops deep. Eh? He's done it loads this season.

Why? Because both of them are withdrawn strikers, and one of the best things about our play in the last handful of games has been Ba assisting the midfield. We won't get that if Ba has to hold the line. Ben Arfa can assist the midfield, Ba can hold the ball up.

Why?

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Why don't you send me another PM begging me not to mention that you're Jake51 on RTG? I'm sure decent mods on here like Midds can go into my private messages and confirm this. you could quote it on here couldn't you ? Why would I quote someone's "personal message"? I will let the mods on here go into my messages and see Sewelly's begging for themselves. well obviously as some sort of proof that they pm'd it, then if they deny it you appeal to the mods. You don't quite understand the term "private message" do you? Fucking hell, the irony! Neither do you, obviously.

You are 19 and from Chester- Le Street. FACT. Amazing what you can do when you're a doctorate in Computing.

You forget to mention our centre forward raping your two centre halfs all game long, he should have had five. Nobody rewrites history quite like Newcastle supporters. Didn't realise Bramble was playing like.

Absolute rubbish.

Stronger squad than our own fans give us credit for.

Probably means in with a chance of filling in.

Awful, awful game. Both teams had very little about them. The way their fans celebrated each goal was something to behold, you'd think they'd won the Premier League the way they were going on. It actually reminded me of that pic that we often like to refer to.