ExiledGeordie

I remember in that Scunthorpe match he looked pretty tasty. He's got guile, composure, can hit a pass has scored goals in the reserves and is pacy, think Pardew will have to do some thinking now. Get him in.

My sister's in laws used to own a few posh seats in the Milburn a couple of years back before their business went belly up. Some of the people or rather things you'd hear people say in relation to the team both at the pre match meal and then sitting watching the match were nothing other than cringeworthy. I remember one little arsewipe who it was pointed out was one of the biggest importers of fruit in the country or some bollocks shouting "we just want to be entertained" ffs Awful stuff

Charlie Nicholas did mention that yesterday about us being outnumbered in midfield against Wigan.

Ba should've had one but Best defo should've scored first half. Thought Charlie Nicholas' review of the game was fair, good account.

Well said, this is still a very new side so will take time to take it's most effective shape. I think most are in agreement that the best line up will probably include Ben Arfa, Santon and Marveaux but with what exact shape we're not sure yet and that probably applies to Pardew too. He's probably got something in mind and no discusses it endlessly with Carver. Football sides are ever changing though so when you think one thing works something else effective emerges.

Pardew mentioned about Perch being in line for replacing either Taylor/Colo if there's an injury what with Williamson still some weeks away so I think we'll defo see Perch play. Can't argue with that really. Harper Santon Taylor Perch Ferguson Gosling/Obe Guthrie Abeid Marveaux Barfa Ameobi

I think it's clear for all to see that Marveaux should be starting in place of him now though.

And then the next time he beats a couple of players and lays on a ball for a goal or takes a chance himself everyone will be like "fucking hell he's immense" Patience is a virtue.

If fans were sarcastically jeering him off that's a disgrace imo.

He's been built up so much that people are expecting too much from him too soon. He just needs games and his sharpness will come back and I'm not in the slightest concerned. If you think what the lad has been through it's just great right now that he's running freely on the pitch at this stage.

Doesn't seem to be anywhere near the Liverpool team at the minute.

I don't really have all the hate for him and not fussed either way how he does. What is certain is that so far he's left his boy hood club with fans adoring him to move to Liverpool where he's hardly done anything and isn't playing much. Furthermore we've kicked on, the team is happy and confident and we seem to be pushing in the right direction. Was the extra money in his bumper contract actually worth it when all is said and done? Not at the moment that's for sure.

Yeah I think that's exactly what it will be too. Complaceny is the danger here and AL Habsi having a barnstormer and it being "one of those days". I just can't see beyond that Wigan defence giving us some really good opportunities and if we put away a chance early then it will be really difficult for them.

After listening to that Pardew interview it sounds to me like Ben Arfa is going to play on sat behind Ba. Have a feeling that Santon might come into give Simpson a rest what with Simpson's stuff with his baby. Also sounds like Obertan is going to be told to have a proper go at the right back and good to hear that he's got Marveaux very much in his plans.

Great that Pardew and I'd imagine Carver have identified Obertan's lack of confidence at going at the full back. Clearly they're working on it and hopefully we'll see him utilize his pace to better effect.

Raylor has done enough to start the next match imo. Whether Bale had an off day or whatever, he didn't get much luck against old Ryan. I'd put Santon in right back and play Ben Arfa behind Ba. Krul Santon Taylor Colo Raylor *I'd like to see Marveaux start really but I think Obertan will start as Pards won't want to make too many changes, who knows we're playing well and winning anyway. Obertan* Cabaye Tiote Jonas Ben Arfa Ba

I think he'll eventually be particularly effective away from home too.

Does seem strange that in a team playing so confidently he doesn't look that confident. There were a few occasions when he could've taken people on with his pace but chose not too and he's very careless in possession at times. That said his pace scares the s*** out of sides and that is particularly effective away from home. Can see him working well with Ben Arfa too. A game coming off the bench would do him no harm though and Marveaux deserves a chance.

Sure he was a bit careless in position at times but he also looked a total class act on the ball the way he changed direction and shifted play. I'd like to see him start against a nervous Wigan and with Tiote and Cabaye behind him he can afford to occasionally lose the ball even if he has to be far more secure with it. Agree about him getting some of that reserve game under his belt. He's been out for ages, ball retention will come with improved sharpness imo.

Not sure about exact formation but given how their defence looked yesterday I think this is definitely a game for Ben Arfa. Santon to come in at either left or right back with Simpson dropping out imo. Also bring Marveaux in for Obertan.

Yeah I was just about to ask about Adebayor, is there any latest news on him? I think I read it would be a last minute decision. I have a feeling he'll be playing.

Haha probably

Wigan really do look in trouble, 6 straight defeats and we should really go for this lot next saturday. Abominable defending today against Bolton, christ.

Been out for a few beers but I will piss myself if we win this on sunday What will the media say (down here) if this one goes against their predictions!!!!!!!!!

Lawro reckons comfortable away win...........(don't start cursing me I don't necessarily agree with him, lol)