themanupstairs

He had a hand in both.. he stepped forward too far for the 2nd and Dzeko ran into the space he deserted. And Debuchy continued his run and played him on-side. As I said with my previous post, both goals were quality coming on the back of excellent forward movement and final passes. I thought the back line was pretty solid throughout. We weren't under much pressure because we were organized and sussed out danger at an early stage.

Tbh I don't even think it was such an obvious "lapse". Forwards always have an advantage over defenders in general, as most of the time, defenders are having to react to their movement or ball control. I reckon he expected Dzeko to cross the ball high and lost his footing when the cross came low for Negredo to steal a march on him and tuck it away. It was very good forward play, and sometimes as a defender you can't legislate for that. To say he cost us a goal/the game is harsh, as it could also be argued the cross shouldn't have been allowed to come in.

IMO he was superb overall last night. Tired (and possibly picked up a knock?) in ET, but some of his defensive awareness was excellent. THAT tackle on Negredo when he looked to have already gone past him was top top class.

Going to Palace (Mirror).

How about starting them both? Rocket science!

As Wullie said, I reckon Ashley would be happy to get shot, and would surely give a considerable discount on the compensation CP would have to pay. Surely? please? someone? anyone? Bimpy? Wait, what ? I dunno. Things just feel right as rain when you're around mate.

Man remember Halloween 2010. One of my favourite times supporting this club. What I'd give to have an ounce of the passion of Hughton, Nolan, Carroll and Barton back. Shola was 3 years younger as well

As Wullie said, I reckon Ashley would be happy to get shot, and would surely give a considerable discount on the compensation CP would have to pay. Surely? please? someone? anyone? Bimpy?

Probably as technical if not more so than Cabaye. Superb at doing the intercept.control.little look.pass. bit.

Can someone please edit the thread title to "Pardew reportedly interested in vacant Palace job"? Gives tonight some positive spin at least.

fucking hell Dave. dont piss on our collective chips man i'll only believe this won't happen if he comes out and declares himself out of the running. As he did with England.

sweet jesus mohamed buddha & jah please be true!!!!!

I thought it was Haidara that was injured, and Dummett came on for him at HT. Did he get injured too? Looked fine to me coming off

TBH I thought Willo and Mbiwa played very well in the 90. Particularly the latter. Dealt with everything.

The criticism is for his starting line-up, and for his subs. Why on earth take Dummett off who was providing natural left-sided width? Bring Remy on and take Sissoko off. Tiote maybe if he wants to wrap him in cotton wool for Saturday. Unless Remy was carrying a slight knock, there's no reason why he shouldn't have come on in the second half.

fyp

"We woz tired and a bit leggy from wensdi" - post chelsea drubbing.

Man fuck this shit. I've had the most awful day. Truly truly awful. I thought it might mean that NUFC would get the unexpected win and even things out for me today. fml

Unlucky Cisse!

Linesman is Nigel Winterburn

Cisse on the left wing. Going to cross with his left for Ameobi to flick it on and Gouffran to tuck it away at the far post. You heard it here first. HTL

Doesn't every manager on this planet like his team to play good football? So by that token, he's right.

Willo got 'dis

If we MUST have an Ameobi on the pitch, it should be Sammy. He needs to develop and needs to play games. Should be wide left tonight. He's done well at Morecambe and against Leeds. Why the fuck is he nowhere to be seen fuck only knows.